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B470 DMB

1985 Toyota Starlet

Beige Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,423 mi
Last recorded96,423 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2006
Typical for 1985 Toyota Starlet69,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB470 DMB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2006 96,423 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 96,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 85,927 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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B470 DMB is a 1985 Toyota Starlet in Beige with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 69,858 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 B470 DMB, 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 41 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 B470 DMB registered?

B470 DMB is a 1985 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 4 April 1985.

Is B470 DMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B470 DMB shows 3 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.

Does B470 DMB have outstanding finance?

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