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CLZ 9964

1997 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

202,924 mi
Last recorded202,924 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 9964
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 202,924 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

advise - both front shock absorber rubber dust covers deteriorated/perished

advise - front registration number plate slightly deteriorated

advise - small chip to nearside lower screen

Fail 27 Aug 2015 202,924 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

advise - both front shock absorber rubber dust covers deteriorated/perished

advise - front registration number plate slightly deteriorated

advise - small chip to nearside lower screen

Pass 27 Aug 2014 194,688 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 194,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise - no reverse light/s

Pass 21 Aug 2013 189,239 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 184,257 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 184,257 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 177,623 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 172,700 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 168,003 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 168,003 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 160,089 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 160,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 150,766 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 135,622 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 116,178 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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CLZ 9964 is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 73,648 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 9964, 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 29 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 9964 registered?

CLZ 9964 is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 7 July 1997.

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