Colt Starion Turbo (1982)
1982 Colt Starion Turbo
CarHunch analysed 238 real MOT records for the 1982 Colt Starion Turbo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1982 Colt Starion Turbo is in dire shape on the road today—just 2.3% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning nearly every example tested fails its MOT. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this dataset, so what's failing is correctable wear and tear rather than safety-critical issues.
These survivors are clocking around 90,000 miles on average, which is actually reasonable for a 42-year-old car, but the median Carhunch score of 50 reflects a cohort in serious decline. With 0.04 failures and 0.1 advisories per vehicle, you're looking at cars that need comprehensive recommissioning before they're roadworthy—if you're considering one, budget heavily for a pre-purchase inspection and restoration work.
What to check before buying a 1982 Colt Starion Turbo
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1982 Colt Starion Turbo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1982 Colt Starion Turbo vehicles fall between 55,944 and 141,873 miles.
MOT History Averages
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