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BLZ 1193

1997 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,371 mi
Last recorded114,371 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 1193
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 114,371 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 107,029 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 107,029 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 102,561 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 102,561 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 89,419 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 77,295 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 77,295 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 63,495 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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BLZ 1193 is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BLZ 1193, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BLZ 1193 registered?

BLZ 1193 is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is BLZ 1193 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLZ 1193 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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