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D453 RDV

1987 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,314 mi
Last recorded79,314 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1987 Toyota Starlet79,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD453 RDV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 79,314 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 76,594 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 76,594 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 74,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 73,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery loose in carrier

slight crack in o/s mirror glass but provides adequate view to rear

slight crackes in n/s/f and o/s/f tyre walls

Pass 29 Jul 2011 72,748 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 71,375 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 69,578 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 69,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front no plate cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2008 66,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 63,026 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside and offside front tyres slightly cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2006 60,010 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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D453 RDV is a 1987 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 79,288 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 D453 RDV, 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 39 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D453 RDV registered?

D453 RDV is a 1987 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 14 March 1987.

Is D453 RDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D453 RDV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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