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D422 TSU

1987 Mitsubishi Starion

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,362 mi
Last recorded55,362 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Starion94,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD422 TSU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 55,362 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

much underside surface-corrosion

Pass 29 May 2015 54,892 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 50,560 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f brake dragging slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2012 49,154 miles

REAR TRAILING ARMS AND AXLE SUBFRAME STARTING TO CORRODE.

Fail 28 Sep 2012 49,154 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

REAR TRAILING ARMS AND AXLE SUBFRAME STARTING TO CORRODE.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 46,120 miles

N/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Fail 3 Oct 2011 46,120 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Pass 31 Oct 2009 45,412 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front fog light inop

Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,172 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 29,741 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 29,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 29,328 miles

nearside and offside chassis rails damaged (jack)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 29,017 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 28,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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D422 TSU is a 1987 Mitsubishi Starion in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 D422 TSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D422 TSU?

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What year was D422 TSU registered?

D422 TSU is a 1987 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D422 TSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D422 TSU shows 14 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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