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CLZ 3572

1998 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,402 mi
Last recorded118,402 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Toyota Starlet70,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 3572
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 118,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 118,401 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 118,349 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 116,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front drag link bush deteriorated no excess movement

Offside Front door handle insecure but functions

Offside Front drag ling bush deteriorated no excess movement

general underside corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2022 116,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front drag link bush deteriorated no excess movement

Offside Front door handle insecure but functions

Offside Front drag ling bush deteriorated no excess movement

general underside corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2021 112,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 106,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 101,471 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small damage zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 101,470 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small damage zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 99,565 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F Door Handle damaged but, still functional.

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 99,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F Door Handle damaged but, still functional.

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 96,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 93,907 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 90,988 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 88,833 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust heavily corroded and leaking at rear silencer joint

o/s/r & o/s/f tyres starting to perish

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 Nov 2012 85,533 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 85,533 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 83,059 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 83,059 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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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CLZ 3572 is a 1998 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 70,199 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 CLZ 3572, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CLZ 3572 registered?

CLZ 3572 is a 1998 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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