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D297 ABY

1998 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,718 mi
Last recorded58,718 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Starlet70,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD297 ABY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 58,718 miles

offside rear tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 16 Dec 2014 56,124 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 53,293 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 50,654 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 46,993 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 43,692 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 43,692 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 40,582 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 37,697 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 34,965 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 31,132 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 26,855 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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D297 ABY is a 1998 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 D297 ABY, 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 D297 ABY registered?

D297 ABY is a 1998 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 November 1998.

Is D297 ABY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D297 ABY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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