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C889 NMB

1986 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,448 mi
Last recorded53,448 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1986 Toyota Starlet70,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC889 NMB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 53,448 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2008

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 90,012 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wheel arch corroded oil leaks

Fail 16 Nov 2007 90,012 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wheel arch corroded oil leaks

Pass 14 Nov 2006 80,360 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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C889 NMB is a 1986 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 C889 NMB, 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 C889 NMB registered?

C889 NMB is a 1986 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C889 NMB safe to buy?

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