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G512 WME

1989 Mitsubishi Starion

Red Petrol 2555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,398 mi
Last recorded170,398 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Starion92,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG512 WME
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,555cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 170,398 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 170,247 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 170,106 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 169,812 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 168,708 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 167,372 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 165,986 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 164,516 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 162,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat nearside front

Pass 10 Jan 2013 160,601 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 158,889 miles

advise n/s/rear c v boot split

Fail 9 Jun 2008 158,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

advise n/s/rear c v boot split

Fail 4 Apr 2006 155,869 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 155,869 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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G512 WME is a 1989 Mitsubishi Starion in Red with a 2,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G512 WME, 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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G512 WME is a 1989 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 11 October 1989.

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