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D24 TRD

1997 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,230 mi
Last recorded169,230 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD24 TRD
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 169,230 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2025 169,218 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 165,896 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 160,306 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (3.5.1n)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 153,247 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 151,822 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 151,762 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 144,025 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 144,025 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 133,312 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 129,127 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 122,019 miles

engine diagnostics light on

n/s/f tyre close to 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre close to 1.6mm

slight blow from exhaust manifold

Pass 5 Sep 2008 104,230 miles

both front and rear discs slightly rusty

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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D24 TRD is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D24 TRD, 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 D24 TRD registered?

D24 TRD is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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