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C234 GMB

1985 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,554 mi
Last recorded101,554 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2006
Typical for 1985 Toyota Starlet69,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC234 GMB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2006 101,554 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 101,540 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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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C234 GMB is a 1985 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 C234 GMB, 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 C234 GMB registered?

C234 GMB is a 1985 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 19 August 1985.

Is C234 GMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C234 GMB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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