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G196 FON

1989 Mitsubishi Starion

Red Petrol 2555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,362 mi
Last recorded114,362 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2006
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Starion92,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG196 FON
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,555cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2006 114,362 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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G196 FON is a 1989 Mitsubishi Starion in Red with a 2,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 G196 FON, 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.

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What year was G196 FON registered?

G196 FON is a 1989 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 27 October 1989.

Is G196 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for G196 FON shows 1 test 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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