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C22 VAS

1990 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,840 mi
Last recorded114,840 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Toyota Starlet79,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 VAS
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 114,840 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 114,840 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2024 112,063 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 109,697 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 109,692 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 106,585 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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C22 VAS is a 1990 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 79,242 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 C22 VAS, 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 36 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 C22 VAS registered?

C22 VAS is a 1990 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is C22 VAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C22 VAS shows 6 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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