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C196 LGP

1986 Mitsubishi Starion

Multi-colour Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,397 mi
Last recorded22,397 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Mitsubishi Starion99,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC196 LGP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1986
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 22,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2017 22,394 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 22,358 miles

Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% both sides (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 22,210 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 21,821 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,786 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 21,786 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 21,387 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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C196 LGP is a 1986 Mitsubishi Starion in Multi-colour with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1986 Mitsubishi Starion models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 99,306 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 C196 LGP, 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 40 years old, this Mitsubishi Starion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C196 LGP registered?

C196 LGP is a 1986 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 23 April 1986.

Is C196 LGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C196 LGP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C196 LGP have outstanding finance?

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