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G889 SFT

1989 Mitsubishi Starion

White Petrol 2555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,113 mi
Last recorded65,113 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Starion92,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG889 SFT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,555cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 65,113 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2014 65,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 64,402 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 64,333 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 61,877 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 59,750 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,788 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 57,781 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 56,606 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 54,078 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 54,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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G889 SFT is a 1989 Mitsubishi Starion in White with a 2,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G889 SFT, 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 G889 SFT registered?

G889 SFT is a 1989 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 7 September 1989.

Is G889 SFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G889 SFT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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