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F905 ECA

1988 Mitsubishi Starion

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,615 mi
Last recorded100,615 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Starion102,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF905 ECA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2008 100,615 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 99,713 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 99,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/f road wheel damaged, exhaust rubber missing, heater hose leaking, corrosion to o/s & n/s floors, inner & outer wheel arches, inner & outer sills, damage to n/s/r wheel arch & rear tyres low on tread.

Pass 6 Dec 2005 98,084 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 98,084 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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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F905 ECA is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 F905 ECA, 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 F905 ECA registered?

F905 ECA is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F905 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F905 ECA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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