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E54 NAJ

1988 Mitsubishi Starion

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,159 mi
Last recorded107,159 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Starion102,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE54 NAJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 107,159 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 23 May 2026 107,159 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2025 107,098 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 May 2025 107,074 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2024 106,998 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2024 106,997 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 106,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 27 May 2022 106,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2021 106,883 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake just met the minimum requirement

Fail 22 May 2021 106,883 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake just met the minimum requirement

Pass 24 Aug 2019 106,862 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 106,862 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 106,701 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 106,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 106,630 miles

parking brake just met the minimum requirement

Fail 29 Aug 2017 106,630 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 106,499 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 106,499 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 106,459 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 106,366 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 106,366 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 106,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 106,332 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 106,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

battery insecure

n/s and o/s floor to sill hes been filled.

n/s/front chassis has been filled.

wipers splitting

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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E54 NAJ is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E54 NAJ, 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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E54 NAJ is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 9 May 1988.

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