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E8 BCW

1993 Mitsubishi Starion

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,440 mi
Last recorded101,440 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 BCW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2026 101,440 miles

Exhaust system insecure Secured with plastic cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Complete lower ball joint mounting into shock absorber loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 101,059 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 100,528 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 99,837 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 99,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 May 2022 99,686 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 99,214 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 99,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached pinch bolt loose at the bottom of the shock absorber (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached pinch bolt loose at the bottom of the shock absorber (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2017 99,171 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure positive lead of battery (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play at steering idler link bar (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2016 98,965 miles

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

Oil leak.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear differential leaking oil.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 May 2015 98,422 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 25 Sep 2013 98,239 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 98,227 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

both rear tyres look to be wearing low

various areas of under body is starting to corrode

various ball joint gaiters are deteriating

Pass 20 Jun 2012 98,040 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2012 98,040 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 97,766 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 97,739 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 97,093 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 94,198 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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E8 BCW is a 1993 Mitsubishi Starion in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 E8 BCW, 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 33 years old, this Mitsubishi Starion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E8 BCW is a 1993 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 23 June 1993.

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