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E981 FAR

1988 Mitsubishi Starion

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

187,730 mi
Last recorded187,730 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Starion102,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE981 FAR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2008 187,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside and nearside rear constant velocity boots split

Pass 21 Feb 2007 187,651 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 187,594 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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E981 FAR is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 E981 FAR, 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 E981 FAR registered?

E981 FAR is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 19 April 1988.

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The MOT history for E981 FAR shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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