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C961 AJT

1986 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,807 mi
Last recorded148,807 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1986 Toyota Starlet70,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC961 AJT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 148,807 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 148,789 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 141,955 miles

n/s floor corroded

play in rear wheel bearings

rear stableiser arms corroded

wiper blades split

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

front brake balance out slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2009 133,548 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 133,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

n/s front brake binding

Pass 31 Aug 2007 122,727 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 122,586 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 112,795 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 112,795 miles

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 107,225 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 107,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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C961 AJT is a 1986 Toyota Starlet in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 C961 AJT, 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 C961 AJT registered?

C961 AJT is a 1986 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 9 April 1986.

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