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D250 LBW

1986 Mitsubishi Starion

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,040 mi
Last recorded134,040 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1986 Mitsubishi Starion99,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD250 LBW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 134,040 miles

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

front exhaust has a minor leak of exaust gasses

Fail 4 Aug 2012 133,903 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 Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 128,780 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 128,792 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 127,740 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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D250 LBW is a 1986 Mitsubishi Starion in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 D250 LBW, 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.

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D250 LBW is a 1986 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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