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AKZ 8258

1998 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,269 mi
Last recorded160,269 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Starlet70,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 8258
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 160,269 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr tyre nailed

oil leak present

rear axle bushes cracking

Fail 5 Sep 2016 160,269 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr tyre nailed

oil leak present

rear axle bushes cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2015 142,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 9 Sep 2014 129,281 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 116,070 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 106,315 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 106,241 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside inner c/v boot clip missing

Pass 15 Jan 2011 96,570 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 87,474 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 79,633 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 79,633 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2007 71,910 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 71,906 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 63,234 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 63,234 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 55,522 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 55,522 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 8258 is a 1998 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 8258, 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.

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AKZ 8258 is a 1998 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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