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G285 EGM

1989 Mitsubishi Starion

White Petrol 2555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,192 mi
Last recorded101,192 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Starion92,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG285 EGM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,555cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 101,192 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 101,184 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 100,537 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 100,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chassis slightly corroded

floor pan slightly corroded

oil leak

seals slightly corroded

steering box weeping fluid

Pass 8 Jul 2015 100,206 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2014 99,813 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 99,809 miles

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 99,443 miles

Componets including steering, suspension, chassis covered with underseal

Oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

sill corrosion on offside lower sill

slight corrosion on nearside lower sill

Pass 27 Jun 2012 98,754 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2012 98,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 98,246 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 98,246 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 97,546 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 96,336 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 96,015 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 95,998 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 95,904 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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G285 EGM is a 1989 Mitsubishi Starion in White with a 2,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G285 EGM, 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 G285 EGM registered?

G285 EGM is a 1989 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 6 September 1989.

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The MOT history for G285 EGM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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