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F516 GNT

1988 Mitsubishi Starion

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,642 mi
Last recorded103,642 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Starion102,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF516 GNT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 103,642 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play in Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Lower Under side Undersealed

Offside Mirror slightly damaged

Pass 18 May 2022 102,988 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside Heavly Undersealed

Fail 16 May 2022 102,987 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured Anti roll link Broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside Heavly Undersealed

Pass 26 May 2021 102,543 miles

Drivers mirror glass cracked

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

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

Under side Heavily Undersealed

Pass 11 Jun 2018 102,448 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Jun 2017 101,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 101,539 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 101,005 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 May 2014 100,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 100,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Underbody corroded

Fail 23 May 2012 100,692 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Underbody corroded

Pass 31 May 2010 100,264 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2009 100,030 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 100,030 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 91,880 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 91,880 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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F516 GNT is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F516 GNT, 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 F516 GNT registered?

F516 GNT is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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The MOT history for F516 GNT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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