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B91 VVU

1985 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,343 mi
Last recorded67,343 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1985 Toyota Starlet69,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB91 VVU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 67,343 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 67,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 64,163 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 60,343 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 60,343 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 59,475 miles

exhaust corroded and slight leak

offside rear wheel bearing rough

underside of vehicle corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2006 58,725 miles

exhaust corroded

slight oil leak

underside of car slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2006 58,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2005 57,692 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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B91 VVU is a 1985 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 B91 VVU, 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 B91 VVU registered?

B91 VVU is a 1985 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 May 1985.

Is B91 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B91 VVU 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.

Does B91 VVU have outstanding finance?

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