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C21 PWP

1985 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,882 mi
Last recorded124,882 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1985 Toyota Starlet69,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 PWP
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 124,882 miles

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

chip in screen

corrosion various places floors, sills arches etc

front brake pads getting low

front flexible brake hoses starting to deterirate

front to rear brake pipes corroding

nearside front tyre worn close to limit and cut on tread

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 23 Mar 2011 121,576 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear spring top mount quite corroded

screen chipped

Pass 16 Mar 2010 118,469 miles

corrosion various places floors sills etc

slight play rear bearings

Pass 8 Apr 2009 114,456 miles

both sides front flexible brake hoses starting to crack

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

slight play rear wheel bearings

various steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 30 Mar 2009 114,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both sides front flexible brake hoses starting to crack

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

slight play rear wheel bearings

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2008 109,416 miles

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

nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Mar 2008 109,413 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2007 104,394 miles

both offside tyres getting low, front worst

Pass 30 Mar 2006 99,314 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 99,188 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

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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C21 PWP is a 1985 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1985 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 69,858 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 C21 PWP, 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.

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C21 PWP is a 1985 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 4 October 1985.

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