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BJZ 2786

1998 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,463 mi
Last recorded95,463 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota Starlet70,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 2786
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 95,463 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 95,463 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 87,372 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 87,372 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 77,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 77,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 72,374 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 66,725 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 61,342 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 60,324 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 60,303 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 55,821 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 55,821 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 50,744 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 50,744 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 45,440 miles

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

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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BJZ 2786 is a 1998 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 70,199 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 BJZ 2786, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJZ 2786 registered?

BJZ 2786 is a 1998 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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The MOT history for BJZ 2786 shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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