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D202 TBW

1987 Mitsubishi Starion

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,989 mi
Last recorded82,989 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Starion94,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD202 TBW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 82,989 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 82,987 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play To Drop Arm Marked Yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked Yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Full Beam Headlight in Bumper Not Working

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back Box And Center Pipe Rubbers Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 82,888 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 82,490 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 82,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has heavy cracking showing cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 81,522 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 80,801 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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D202 TBW is a 1987 Mitsubishi Starion in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Mitsubishi Starion models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 94,482 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 D202 TBW, 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 39 years old, this Mitsubishi Starion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D202 TBW registered?

D202 TBW is a 1987 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D202 TBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D202 TBW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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