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C392 KWB

1986 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,202 mi
Last recorded118,202 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Toyota Starlet70,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC392 KWB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 118,202 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 118,112 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 117,994 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 117,813 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 May 2022 117,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2021 117,631 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 117,414 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 117,518 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2019 117,144 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 116,905 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 116,607 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 116,592 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 116,283 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 115,900 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 115,662 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 115,650 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 115,372 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 115,359 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 115,041 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 114,453 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 113,968 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 113,469 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 112,118 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 112,097 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 109,857 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 107,224 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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C392 KWB is a 1986 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1986 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 70,906 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 C392 KWB, 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 40 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C392 KWB registered?

C392 KWB is a 1986 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 14 February 1986.

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