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C509 UGW

1986 Mitsubishi Starion

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,728 mi
Last recorded104,728 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2006
Typical for 1986 Mitsubishi Starion99,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC509 UGW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2006 104,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both innersill correded

n/s innerwing corroeded †small play steering idles

Pass 3 May 2005 100,739 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2005 100,739 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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C509 UGW is a 1986 Mitsubishi Starion in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Mitsubishi Starion models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 99,306 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 C509 UGW, 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 40 years old, this Mitsubishi Starion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of C509 UGW?

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What year was C509 UGW registered?

C509 UGW is a 1986 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 16 April 1986.

Is C509 UGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C509 UGW 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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