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ARU 475Y

1982 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,764 mi
Last recorded57,764 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1982 Toyota Starlet56,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARU 475Y
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 57,764 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2012 57,753 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 55,123 miles

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

front disc/s partially corroded

nearside front floor pan /inner wing corroded

offside front floor pan / inner wing corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2010 55,123 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front disc/s partially corroded

nearside front floor pan /inner wing corroded

offside front floor pan / inner wing corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2009 48,436 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 40,135 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 33,302 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 33,302 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside @ offside front inner wing /footwell area corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2006 30,880 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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ARU 475Y is a 1982 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 56,737 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 ARU 475Y, 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 44 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 ARU 475Y registered?

ARU 475Y is a 1982 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 18 October 1982.

Is ARU 475Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARU 475Y shows 9 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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