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AKZ 2061

1998 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,731 mi
Last recorded51,731 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota Starlet70,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 2061
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,731 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

bonnet is slightly insecure in the closed position

frontend body is damaged

nearside front tyre is cut on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 6 Nov 2009 51,731 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

bonnet is slightly insecure in the closed position

frontend body is damaged

nearside front tyre is cut on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 7 Nov 2008 49,295 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre is cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

vehicle has front end body damage

Fail 6 Nov 2008 49,295 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre is cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

vehicle has front end body damage

Pass 2 Nov 2007 45,750 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 45,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 41,413 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 41,410 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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AKZ 2061 is a 1998 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 70,199 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 AKZ 2061, 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 28 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 AKZ 2061 registered?

AKZ 2061 is a 1998 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is AKZ 2061 safe to buy?

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