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F936 SHY

1989 Mitsubishi Starion

White Petrol 2555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,620 mi
Last recorded81,620 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Starion92,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF936 SHY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,555cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 81,620 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 81,516 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 81,455 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 81,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 80,814 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing thin on edges

o/s/f brake binding excessively

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2017 80,808 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing thin on edges

o/s/f brake binding excessively

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,505 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 79,090 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 75,851 miles

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

front and rear brake discs have slight corrosion

slight oil leak on differential

Fail 17 May 2011 75,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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F936 SHY is a 1989 Mitsubishi Starion in White with a 2,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F936 SHY, 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 F936 SHY registered?

F936 SHY is a 1989 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 24 May 1989.

Is F936 SHY safe to buy?

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