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F208 MBA

1989 Mitsubishi Starion

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,682 mi
Last recorded78,682 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Starion92,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF208 MBA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 78,682 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 78,627 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 78,134 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 78,026 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 78,026 miles

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

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

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

slight free play detected in steering idle'rs & linkages

Pass 1 Sep 2006 77,431 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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F208 MBA is a 1989 Mitsubishi Starion in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Mitsubishi Starion models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 92,684 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 F208 MBA, 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 37 years old, this Mitsubishi Starion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F208 MBA registered?

F208 MBA is a 1989 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 23 May 1989.

Is F208 MBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F208 MBA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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