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F865 LPD

1988 Mitsubishi Starion

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,484 mi
Last recorded119,484 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Starion102,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF865 LPD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 119,484 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 118,967 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 117,031 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 117,031 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 116,996 miles

all 4 brake dises corroding

both front wheel bearings have slight play

engine leaking oil

n/s/r wheel arch leaking oil

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 3 Jul 2013 116,989 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak from engine.

Oil leak from rear differential.

Play in both front wheel bearings.

Rear drive shafts CV boots starting to crack/perish.

Slight play in o/s inner track rod end.

Top hose in poor condition.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 116,289 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 116,281 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 115,882 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 115,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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F865 LPD is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F865 LPD, 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 F865 LPD registered?

F865 LPD is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 2 September 1988.

Is F865 LPD safe to buy?

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