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D173 GDD

1987 Mitsubishi Starion

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,774 mi
Last recorded120,774 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Starion94,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD173 GDD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 120,774 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 120,768 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 120,610 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 120,610 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 120,602 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 120,569 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion to o/s and n/s floor pan

Pass 1 Sep 2012 120,569 miles

Slight corrosion at offside front floor pan

Pass 20 Aug 2011 120,562 miles

Nearside front suspension mounting corroded

Offside front suspension mounting corroded

Oil leak

Slight play in front wheel bearingd

Pass 1 May 2010 120,560 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2009 120,491 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 120,279 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 120,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2006 119,815 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 119,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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D173 GDD 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 85.7%.

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 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 D173 GDD, 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 D173 GDD registered?

D173 GDD is a 1987 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 14 April 1987.

Is D173 GDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D173 GDD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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