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E683 FMX

1988 Mitsubishi Starion

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,777 mi
Last recorded83,777 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Starion102,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE683 FMX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 83,777 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 82,587 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage deformed but serviceable adjusting bar (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 82,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage deformed tracking adjuster sleeve flattened and bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 82,582 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery terminals loose

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 82,533 miles

Front flexible brake hoses stretched when suspension at full drop . ok when at normal driving height suspension loaded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 82,531 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed by corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front flexible brake hoses stretched when suspension at full drop . ok when at normal driving height suspension loaded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 82,524 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose excessively stretched both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside generally corroded throughout

Fail 5 Aug 2021 82,519 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched when steering on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated and has play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched when steering on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle over heated during test

Pass 5 Jun 2019 82,322 miles

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

Both front brake hoses stretched on full lock advise replacing.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Small cuts/chunks in tyre tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight damage to lower chassis possible from jacking up incorrectly.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 81,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2018 81,969 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2007 76,142 miles

both chassis sections been jacked up on.

rear brake discs corroded, vehicle not been used.

stone chip on windsreen.

very small hole on offside under sill.

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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E683 FMX is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 E683 FMX, 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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E683 FMX is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 7 June 1988.

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