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D896 GBP

1987 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,256 mi
Last recorded102,256 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1987 Toyota Starlet79,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD896 GBP
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 102,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 100,481 miles

corrosion to nearside floor pan

Pass 12 Apr 2011 98,516 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 95,982 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 93,857 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 93,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 92,120 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 89,041 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 85,546 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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D896 GBP is a 1987 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D896 GBP, 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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D896 GBP is a 1987 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 25 June 1987.

Is D896 GBP safe to buy?

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