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DCO 11N

1987 Mitsubishi Starion

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,257 mi
Last recorded76,257 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Starion94,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCO 11N
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStarion
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 76,257 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 76,174 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 74,522 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 73,699 miles

coolant leak / oil leak dangerous

Pass 21 Jun 2014 73,000 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 72,698 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 72,130 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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DCO 11N is a 1987 Mitsubishi Starion in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DCO 11N, 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

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What year was DCO 11N registered?

DCO 11N is a 1987 Mitsubishi Starion, first registered on 7 September 1987.

Is DCO 11N safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCO 11N shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DCO 11N have outstanding finance?

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