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B874 UPW

1985 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

31,324 mi
Last recorded31,324 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Toyota Starlet69,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB874 UPW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 31,324 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 31,120 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 30,639 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 30,625 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 30,577 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 29,820 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 29,334 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 29,317 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 29,173 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 28,587 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 28,114 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 28,066 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 26,409 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 25,210 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 23,904 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 23,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight underbody corrosion in places

surface corrosion on some metal brake pipes and ferrules

Pass 1 Feb 2007 23,705 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

underbody corrosion in places

Pass 7 Feb 2006 23,506 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 23,506 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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B874 UPW is a 1985 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 B874 UPW, 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.

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What year was B874 UPW registered?

B874 UPW is a 1985 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 15 March 1985.

Is B874 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B874 UPW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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