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GJI 8712

1991 Mitsubishi Starion

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,222 mi
Last recorded141,222 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJI 8712
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 141,222 miles

windscreen is damaged shorter wiper blade has been fitted so damage is now not in swept area, o/s/f tyre perished.o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded,n/s/r brake disc poor.o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey.both head lamp adj

Fail 6 Apr 2011 141,205 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r disc + rear 3way brake unions curroded

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play +front stearing box has slight leak +

Pass 11 Aug 2008 141,192 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 141,188 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 141,141 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 141,138 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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GJI 8712 is a 1991 Mitsubishi Starion in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GJI 8712, 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 35 years old, this Mitsubishi Starion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJI 8712 registered?

GJI 8712 is a 1991 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 20 September 1991.

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