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F930 HTL

1988 Mitsubishi Starion

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,241 mi
Last recorded143,241 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Starion102,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF930 HTL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2025 143,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside rear shock absorber leaking but not excessively

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2013 137,220 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 137,220 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 133,164 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 133,164 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 128,588 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 123,693 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2009 120,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 119,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 115,394 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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F930 HTL 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 70%.

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 F930 HTL, 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 F930 HTL registered?

F930 HTL is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F930 HTL safe to buy?

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