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A879 CTV

1983 Toyota Starlet

Beige Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,493 mi
Last recorded28,493 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1983 Toyota Starlet56,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA879 CTV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 28,493 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 26,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 26,544 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 26,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,140 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 24,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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A879 CTV is a 1983 Toyota Starlet in Beige with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A879 CTV, 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.

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What year was A879 CTV registered?

A879 CTV is a 1983 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 13 December 1983.

Is A879 CTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A879 CTV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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