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B657 LDL

1985 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,490 mi
Last recorded90,490 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2008
Typical for 1985 Toyota Starlet69,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB657 LDL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2008 90,490 miles

Brake pipe protectors fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre perished (155/80/13T)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre perished (155/80/13T)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2007 82,981 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2007 82,981 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2006 75,385 miles

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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B657 LDL is a 1985 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B657 LDL, 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 B657 LDL registered?

B657 LDL is a 1985 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 26 March 1985.

Is B657 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B657 LDL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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