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F999 CWA

1988 Mitsubishi Starion

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,878 mi
Last recorded167,878 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Starion102,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF999 CWA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2007 167,878 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 167,394 miles

n/s front bearing slight play ;n/s rear drive shaft boot split ;brake pipes corroding ;under side of car corroding and getting weak

Fail 16 Oct 2006 167,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front bearing slight play ;n/s rear drive shaft boot split ;23% front brake imbalance ;brake pipes corroding ;under side of car corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2005 165,609 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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F999 CWA is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F999 CWA, 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 F999 CWA registered?

F999 CWA is a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 25 August 1988.

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