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GIL 5349

1987 Mitsubishi Starion

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,454 mi
Last recorded105,454 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Starion94,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 5349
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 105,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

nearside front mirror slightly insecure

offside rear tyre has a slight tear

Fail 1 May 2012 105,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

nearside front mirror slightly insecure

offside rear tyre has a slight tear

Pass 30 Apr 2011 93,263 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Starion?

Based on 1,642 MOT tests across 267 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
597
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 165
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 101
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
parking brake recording little or no effort 75
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GIL 5349 is a 1987 Mitsubishi Starion in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Mitsubishi Starion models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 94,482 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Starion fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 165 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GIL 5349, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Starion typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Mitsubishi Starion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GIL 5349 registered?

GIL 5349 is a 1987 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 6 August 1987.

Is GIL 5349 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 5349 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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