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D2 RGW

1989 Mitsubishi Starion

Blue Petrol 2555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,477 mi
Last recorded125,477 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Starion92,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 RGW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,555cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 125,477 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 125,261 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 125,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 121,541 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 118,272 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 118,271 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 116,029 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 116,018 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 113,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 150,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 150,750 miles

Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective lock to track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected judder low fluid (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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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D2 RGW is a 1989 Mitsubishi Starion in Blue with a 2,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1989 Mitsubishi Starion models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 92,684 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 D2 RGW, 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 37 years old, this Mitsubishi Starion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D2 RGW registered?

D2 RGW is a 1989 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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