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E381 MHG

1988 Mitsubishi Starion

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,505 mi
Last recorded150,505 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Starion102,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE381 MHG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2018 150,505 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion osr arch nsr arch osf wwing (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

front tyres showing age related cracks

sill covers fitted

underside undersealed

Pass 13 May 2017 150,024 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 149,145 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 149,134 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bothside rear sill to floor starting to rust

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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E381 MHG is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Mitsubishi Starion models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 102,402 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 E381 MHG, 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 38 years old, this Mitsubishi Starion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E381 MHG registered?

E381 MHG is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 17 June 1988.

Is E381 MHG safe to buy?

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