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E487 OMF

1988 Mitsubishi Starion

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,580 mi
Last recorded122,580 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Starion102,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE487 OMF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 122,580 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2024 122,580 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 122,510 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 122,469 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 122,468 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2015 122,400 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Most brake pipes coated in grease and unable to check fully.

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 122,400 miles

Most brake pipes coated in grease and unable to check fully.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 121,844 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 128,588 miles

ns front tyre worn

play in steering joints

Pass 10 Feb 2010 121,250 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 121,250 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 121,159 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 120,991 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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E487 OMF is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E487 OMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E487 OMF registered?

E487 OMF is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 6 April 1988.

Is E487 OMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E487 OMF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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