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GIL 8027

1987 Mitsubishi Starion

White Petrol 2555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,173 mi
Last recorded155,173 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2008
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Starion94,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 8027
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,555cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2008 155,173 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2008 154,511 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 148,046 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 148,406 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 8027 is a 1987 Mitsubishi Starion in White with a 2,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 8027, 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.

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What year was GIL 8027 registered?

GIL 8027 is a 1987 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is GIL 8027 safe to buy?

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