MITSUBISHI STARION1988 · 2.0L Petrol

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently questionable due to a significant gap in testing history. While the most recent entry on 21 June 2025 at 143,241 miles resulted in a failure with no recorded defects, the vehicle is now over a year past its last recorded MOT. The maintenance trend appears highly inconsistent, evidenced by the repeated failures in 2012 and 2013 without specific defect data provided, suggesting a reactive approach to repairs rather than a proactive maintenance schedule. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 38-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,770 miles per year. However, the data reveals a massive twelve-year hiatus between the September 2013 test at 137,220 miles and the June 2025 test at 143,241 miles. During this decade, the car covered only 6,021 miles. Such long periods of standing often lead to the degradation of rubber components, seized brake calipers, and internal engine corrosion, which are not captured by the low odometer reading alone. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically focusing on the sills and floor pans where Mitsubishi structural rust is common in this era. Given the long period of inactivity, the suspension should be checked for perished bushes, seized shock absorbers, and degraded fuel lines. The 2025 failure without listed defects indicates the vehicle likely failed on a major mechanical or emissions item that requires immediate attention before the car can be considered roadworthy again.