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F842 OFC

1988 Mitsubishi Starion

Red Petrol 2555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,856 mi
Last recorded108,856 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2006
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Starion102,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF842 OFC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,555cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2006 108,856 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 108,856 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise rear outer drive shaft gatter split

Advise there is some corosion on front o/side inner sill.

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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F842 OFC is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion in Red with a 2,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F842 OFC, 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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How do I check the history of F842 OFC?

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What year was F842 OFC registered?

F842 OFC is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F842 OFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F842 OFC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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