Starway CL50 Qt Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Starway CL50 Qt car check
Is the Starway CL50 Qt reliable? We analysed 287 real MOT tests across 122 vehicles to find out.
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The Starway CL50 Qt is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Starway CL50 Qt.
Starway CL50 Qt Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Starway CL50 Qt. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Starway CL50 Qt MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Starway CL50 Qt to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Starway CL50 Qt Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Starway CL50 Qt fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Starway CL50 Qt Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Starway CL50 Qt owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Starway CL50 Qt MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Starway CL50 Qt year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 58 | 77.6% | 1,585 | 3,561 | 6,014 |
| 2000 | 52 | 67.3% | 1,583 | 3,504 | 4,623 |
How Long Does a Starway CL50 Qt Last?
Based on 122 Starway CL50 Qt vehicles on UK roads.
Starway CL50 Qt Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Starway CL50 Qt MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Starway CL50 Qt
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
77.6% MOT pass rate from 58 tests
67.3% MOT pass rate from 52 tests
The best year to buy a used Starway CL50 Qt is 2001, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 77.6% across 58 tests. The 2000 model year has the lowest pass rate at 67.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Starway CL50 Qt Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starway CL50 Qt THIS CAR | 73.9% | 287 | 3,113 mi | 26 yrs |
| Ktm 690 Smc R 22 | 88.3% | 188 | 3,133 mi | — yrs |
| Mini Countryman Coopr S Brdwlk ED A | 90.9% | 307 | 25,728 mi | — yrs |
| BMW 730D SE Auto | 79.1% | 549 | 109,272 mi | — yrs |
| Toyota Corolla T2 D-4D | 75.5% | 412 | 141,495 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ktm 690 Smc R 22 (88.3% pass rate) and the Mini Countryman Coopr S Brdwlk ED A (90.9% pass rate), the Starway CL50 Qt trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Starway CL50 QtShould you buy a used Starway CL50 Qt?
The Starway CL50 Qt has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.9% across 287 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Starway CL50 Qt are brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (13 recorded failures), shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (6), and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (6). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Starway CL50 Qt owner drives around 313 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Starway CL50 Qt models stay on UK roads for around 26 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.