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C18 RYP

1997 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

171,280 mi
Last recorded171,280 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 RYP
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 171,280 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 170,389 miles

various components corrdedd

Pass 1 Mar 2020 170,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear seats removed

Pass 6 Feb 2019 147,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 Feb 2018 130,274 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 109,133 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 109,133 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 102,558 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 May 2015 102,544 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2014 92,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n,s rear tyre worn on outside edge .

slight crack on n,s rear cluster

Fail 28 May 2014 92,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n,s rear tyre worn on outside edge .

slight crack on n,s rear cluster

Pass 20 May 2013 73,755 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 68,009 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front plate slightly damaged

Fail 15 May 2012 67,979 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front plate slightly damaged

Pass 18 May 2011 63,107 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 58,314 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 56,227 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,469 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 55,469 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

SEVERE COOLANT LEAK FROM RADIATOR

Pass 14 Sep 2007 54,258 miles

rear offside brake pipe corroded. †replace front wiper blades soon.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 51,371 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 48,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 48,838 miles

Nearside Front 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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C18 RYP is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 C18 RYP, 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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C18 RYP is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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