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BLZ 6602

1997 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,464 mi
Last recorded95,464 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 6602
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 95,464 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 95,464 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing seat belt stuck (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 94,453 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 94,444 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. n/s/r & o/s/f 135/13 n/s/f & o/s/r 155/13 (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 93,288 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 93,205 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 93,050 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure positive terminal (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 91,122 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 86,672 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 86,672 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

155/13 n/s/f rest 135/13

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both number plates wearing

ext. system getting rusty in places

fuel tank filler pipes mounting bracket rusting

fuel tank rusting

n/s/r full hub cap-both front centre hub caps-o/s/r no hub cap

no hi level brake light wearing

o/s/f mud flap loose

o/s/f outter door handle broken

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/r tyre side wall wearing

rear wiper blade worn out

slight damage to o/s/f sil

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 13 Sep 2013 81,654 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 77,743 miles

Drivers exterior door handle broken but can still open door.

Nearside rear tyre perished slightly.

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

Pass 18 May 2011 72,992 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 May 2011 72,992 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 May 2010 69,769 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 69,769 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 66,376 miles

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

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

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

front & rear no plates deteriorating

Pass 26 Feb 2008 64,043 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 64,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 59,759 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 59,752 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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 6602 is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 6602, 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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BLZ 6602 is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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