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D860 JKE

1986 Mitsubishi Starion

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,464 mi
Last recorded117,464 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Mitsubishi Starion99,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD860 JKE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 117,464 miles

welding repairs

Pass 19 Jul 2025 117,022 miles

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

welding repairs

Pass 27 Jul 2024 116,232 miles

Welding repairs and under sill

Fail 28 Oct 2021 116,214 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 115,982 miles

surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2019 115,715 miles

Welding repairs to underside and corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2018 114,806 miles

Slight corrosion to both sills

Welding repairs

Pass 8 Jul 2017 114,126 miles

surface corrosion and welding repairs

Pass 16 Jul 2016 113,471 miles

welding repairs to underside

Pass 25 Jul 2015 112,388 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Welding repaires to underside and corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2014 111,816 miles

Front pads wearing low

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

Oil leak

Welding repaires to under side

Pass 13 Jul 2013 111,556 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2013 111,551 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

all rear cv boots perished

Pass 6 Apr 2012 110,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

brake warning light is on

front coil springs rusty and corroded

underbody has been coated with anti corrosion paint

Fail 4 Jul 2011 110,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2009 109,215 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 109,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

driver seat loose

o/s inner wing corroded

o/s/f & n/s/r brake hoses not retained to body

some corrosion front chassis

Pass 19 Dec 2007 106,067 miles

Coolant leak

Corrosion to front suspension components

Corrosion to rear suspension components

General underbody corrosion

O/S/F Tyre perrished

O/S/R Tyre perrished

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2006 103,143 miles

All suspension bushes perished

General underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside headlight lense cracked

Fail 30 Mar 2006 163,127 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside headlight lense cracked.

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

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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D860 JKE is a 1986 Mitsubishi Starion in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 D860 JKE, 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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D860 JKE is a 1986 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 12 August 1986.

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