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F964 LTT

1989 Mitsubishi Starion

Silver Petrol 2555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,406 mi
Last recorded102,406 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Starion92,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF964 LTT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,555cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 102,406 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 102,185 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod boot split but stops ingress of dirt

rear sus springs very rusty

under side of vehicle very rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2019 101,143 miles

All anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from gearbox + rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 101,141 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

All anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from gearbox + rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 100,203 miles

All anti roll bar bushes deteriorating not resulting in excessive play

Fail 23 Mar 2018 100,174 miles

Brake performance not tested O/s/r brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

All anti roll bar bushes worn/deteriorated

Slight metal brake pipe corrosion in places

Pass 10 Mar 2017 98,356 miles

Front brake pads approx 6 mm

N/s/r tyre 3 mm approx

Slight metal brake pipe corrosion in places

Pass 16 Mar 2016 96,505 miles

All anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

Metal brake pipes have slight corrosion in place front and rear

O/s/r tyre has chunk out of outer sidewall not showing cord

Rear drive shaft outer boots slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2015 94,669 miles

slight play in front sus joints

surface rust on some metal brake pipes

Fail 9 Mar 2015 94,639 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Metal brake pipes corroded in places

Slight coolant leak from bottom rad hose

Pass 13 Mar 2014 92,687 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 92,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 91,215 miles

Both sills corroded

General corrosion to chassis and components

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/r brake grabbing slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2012 89,566 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm centre

Fail 29 Feb 2012 89,566 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre 2mm centre

Pass 8 Mar 2011 86,898 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 86,841 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 84,644 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 82,271 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 4 Mar 2009 82,271 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 29 Feb 2008 80,163 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 80,161 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 78,580 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 78,580 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 77,320 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 77,326 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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F964 LTT is a 1989 Mitsubishi Starion in Silver with a 2,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F964 LTT, 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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F964 LTT is a 1989 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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