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F36 GFJ

1988 Mitsubishi Starion

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,508 mi
Last recorded148,508 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Starion102,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF36 GFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 148,508 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 148,266 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 146,200 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 146,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2010 145,593 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 145,564 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2009 142,601 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 138,954 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 138,953 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2007 136,772 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 129,734 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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F36 GFJ is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F36 GFJ, 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 F36 GFJ registered?

F36 GFJ is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is F36 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F36 GFJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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