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BVU 91Y

1982 Toyota Starlet

Bronze Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,040 mi
Last recorded67,040 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1982 Toyota Starlet56,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVU 91Y
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 May 2012 67,040 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2011 66,558 miles

body-corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 66,177 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 65,606 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 65,606 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 65,091 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 65,091 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2007 63,750 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 61,607 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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BVU 91Y is a 1982 Toyota Starlet in Bronze with a 1,290cc 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 BVU 91Y, 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

How do I check the history of BVU 91Y?

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What year was BVU 91Y registered?

BVU 91Y is a 1982 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 29 October 1982.

Is BVU 91Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVU 91Y 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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