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D891 FYJ

1987 Toyota Starlet

Grey Petrol 1280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,915 mi
Last recorded133,915 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 1987 Toyota Starlet79,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD891 FYJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,280cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 133,915 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 133,725 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2007 112,481 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to offside front floorpan

Pass 6 Jun 2006 103,759 miles

advise n/s door mirror glass cracked

advise slight play in n/s/f seat runner

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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D891 FYJ is a 1987 Toyota Starlet in Grey with a 1,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D891 FYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D891 FYJ registered?

D891 FYJ is a 1987 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 16 June 1987.

Is D891 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D891 FYJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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