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F852 SFH

1989 Mitsubishi Starion

Red Petrol 2555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,921 mi
Last recorded150,921 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Starion92,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF852 SFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,555cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 150,921 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate not in clean condition but fully ledgiable

offside door mirror cracked but view to the rear not impaired

Pass 21 Dec 2006 150,654 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 148,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

both front brake hoses splitting

both rear tyres on 2mm

damage to nearside rear panel and front bumper areas

play in both front wheels

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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F852 SFH is a 1989 Mitsubishi Starion in Red with a 2,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 F852 SFH, 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.

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What year was F852 SFH registered?

F852 SFH is a 1989 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 6 January 1989.

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The MOT history for F852 SFH shows 3 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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