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C118 JRH

1986 Toyota Starlet

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,081 mi
Last recorded133,081 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1986 Toyota Starlet70,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC118 JRH
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 133,081 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 133,081 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 131,122 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 131,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 128,600 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 128,596 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 125,637 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear number plate lamp dull

Fail 17 Oct 2011 125,594 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear number plate lamp dull

Pass 1 Nov 2010 123,498 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 123,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 102,822 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 117,247 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 113,763 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 113,763 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 110,150 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 110,147 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 106,885 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 106,885 miles

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

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

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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C118 JRH is a 1986 Toyota Starlet in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1986 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 70,906 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 C118 JRH, 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 40 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C118 JRH is a 1986 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 12 June 1986.

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