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F384 HWL

1988 Mitsubishi Starion

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,300 mi
Last recorded52,300 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Starion102,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF384 HWL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,300 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 52,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 51,831 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,842 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,882 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 41,490 miles

front and rear discs coroded

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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F384 HWL is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F384 HWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F384 HWL registered?

F384 HWL is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 25 November 1988.

Is F384 HWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F384 HWL 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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