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BHZ 8628

1997 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,778 mi
Last recorded90,778 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 8628
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 90,778 miles

N/S front CV joint worn

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2011 133,529 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing heavily on inner edge.

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 133,381 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing heavily on inner edge.

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 113,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front indicator lens taped up

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 27 Aug 2008 103,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 27 Aug 2008 103,016 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 20 Dec 2006 84,054 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres scuffed on outer wall

brake pedal rubber wearing

rearnumber plate slightly insecure

small dig in nearside front outer wall

Pass 20 Dec 2006 84,054 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres scuffed on outer wall

brake pedal rubber wearing

rearnumber plate slightly insecure

small dig in nearside front outer wall

Pass 13 Sep 2005 70,590 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 70,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BHZ 8628 is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 73,648 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 BHZ 8628, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BHZ 8628 registered?

BHZ 8628 is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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