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C179 FBW

1985 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,330 mi
Last recorded44,330 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 1985 Toyota Starlet69,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC179 FBW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 44,330 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 43,372 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 40,180 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 40,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 37,195 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 36,952 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 32,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 32,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 29,937 miles

headlamp aims on upper limit

rear fog lamp has water inside

various minor body damage

Fail 16 Oct 2012 29,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear fog lamp has water inside

various minor body damage

Pass 25 Oct 2011 28,028 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 27,643 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,253 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 27,253 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 26,684 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 26,079 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 25,516 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 24,819 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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C179 FBW is a 1985 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1985 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 69,858 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C179 FBW, 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 41 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 C179 FBW registered?

C179 FBW is a 1985 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 6 November 1985.

Is C179 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C179 FBW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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