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A173 FJU

1983 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,576 mi
Last recorded69,576 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1983 Toyota Starlet56,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA173 FJU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 69,576 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

reaqr fuel pipe corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2006 63,959 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 63,945 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front discs starting to corrode

front tyres getting low

n/s/r shock absorber starting to leak

Fail 11 Oct 2005 54,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Oct 2005 54,907 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in steering rack

How Reliable is the Toyota Starlet?

Based on 379,267 MOT tests across 32,146 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
3,843
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
32,146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,266
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,965
Headlamp aim too low 7,146
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,989
Stop lamp not working 6,412
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A173 FJU is a 1983 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 56,257 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 Toyota Starlet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,266 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A173 FJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Starlet typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 43 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A173 FJU registered?

A173 FJU is a 1983 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 November 1983.

Is A173 FJU safe to buy?

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Does A173 FJU have outstanding finance?

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