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BHJ 129X

1982 Toyota Starlet

Bronze Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,869 mi
Last recorded72,869 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1982 Toyota Starlet56,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 129X
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 72,869 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 72,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 71,032 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 71,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 68,417 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 68,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 64,963 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 61,191 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 57,973 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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BHJ 129X is a 1982 Toyota Starlet in Bronze with a 993cc 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 BHJ 129X, 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 BHJ 129X registered?

BHJ 129X is a 1982 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is BHJ 129X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHJ 129X 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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