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C399 BYH

1986 Toyota Starlet

Beige Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,523 mi
Last recorded156,523 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1986 Toyota Starlet70,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC399 BYH
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 156,523 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 156,523 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 152,752 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 152,752 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 147,480 miles

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

front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 28 Oct 2011 143,813 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 143,813 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 140,387 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 140,387 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 140,032 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 138,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion starting in various structual areas of chassis

Fail 22 Jan 2008 138,448 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion starting in various structual areas of chassis

Pass 24 Jan 2007 135,501 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 135,501 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 131,991 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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C399 BYH is a 1986 Toyota Starlet in Beige with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 C399 BYH, 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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C399 BYH is a 1986 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 21 February 1986.

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