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E996 MAD

1988 Mitsubishi Starion

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,779 mi
Last recorded53,779 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Starion102,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE996 MAD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 53,779 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 53,243 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 51,771 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 50,881 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 50,881 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear driveshaft outer gaiters split

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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E996 MAD is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E996 MAD, 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 E996 MAD registered?

E996 MAD is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 20 May 1988.

Is E996 MAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E996 MAD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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