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MIL 6197

1988 Mitsubishi Starion

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,125 mi
Last recorded115,125 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Starion102,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 6197
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 115,125 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 111,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion offside front flitch

Pass 16 Aug 2010 108,640 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 108,610 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 106,192 miles

abs not fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2008 98,456 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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MIL 6197 is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Mitsubishi Starion models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 102,402 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 MIL 6197, 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 38 years old, this Mitsubishi Starion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MIL 6197 registered?

MIL 6197 is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is MIL 6197 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 6197 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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