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F225 GBU

1988 Mitsubishi Starion

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,684 mi
Last recorded120,684 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Starion102,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF225 GBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 120,684 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 119,729 miles

Central Rear advise centre brake light not working

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted road rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

advise at time of test only drivers seat fitted this was only seat inspected no pasenger seats fitted or seat belts

Pass 5 Dec 2020 119,485 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear sill corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2019 119,042 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 117,802 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 117,455 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 116,463 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 113,169 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 111,073 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 108,363 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 107,349 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 107,346 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 103,076 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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F225 GBU is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 F225 GBU, 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 F225 GBU registered?

F225 GBU is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 24 November 1988.

Is F225 GBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F225 GBU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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