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D983 TGP

1987 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,786 mi
Last recorded115,786 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1987 Toyota Starlet79,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD983 TGP
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 115,786 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel tank pipes are corroded

Pass 20 May 2009 83,400 miles

front exhaust joint blowing slightly

rear no plate deteriorating

surface corrosion to all chassis,steering,brake and suspension components

surface corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 20 May 2009 83,400 miles

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

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

front exhaust joint blowing slightly

rear no plate deteriorating

surface corrosion to all chassis,steering,brake and suspension components

surface corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 3 Apr 2008 79,767 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 77,630 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 77,617 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Sep 2005 73,600 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 73,487 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D983 TGP is a 1987 Toyota Starlet in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D983 TGP, 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 D983 TGP registered?

D983 TGP is a 1987 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 22 July 1987.

Is D983 TGP safe to buy?

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