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G146 PKO

1989 Mitsubishi Starion

Red Petrol 2555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,367 mi
Last recorded116,367 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Starion92,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG146 PKO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,555cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2025 116,367 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 116,069 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 115,877 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 115,687 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 115,611 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 115,358 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 115,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 115,806 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 114,844 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 114,837 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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G146 PKO is a 1989 Mitsubishi Starion in Red with a 2,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Mitsubishi Starion models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 92,684 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 G146 PKO, 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 37 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 G146 PKO registered?

G146 PKO is a 1989 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 1 October 1989.

Is G146 PKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G146 PKO shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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