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D295 VAM

1987 Mitsubishi Starion

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,927 mi
Last recorded95,927 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2006
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Starion94,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD295 VAM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2006 95,927 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2005 95,028 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 95,017 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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D295 VAM is a 1987 Mitsubishi Starion in Gold 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 D295 VAM, 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 D295 VAM registered?

D295 VAM is a 1987 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D295 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D295 VAM 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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