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E210 JRT

1988 Toyota Starlet

Beige Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,580 mi
Last recorded51,580 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Toyota Starlet69,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE210 JRT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 51,580 miles

Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s f window not work good

Fail 8 Jun 2024 51,580 miles

o/s f window not work good

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 51,428 miles

Idle emissions only just met (Tick over too high)

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond the wheel arch

Pass 21 Sep 2018 48,886 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 43,942 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 40,355 miles

All tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges

Sills corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2015 37,273 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 37,273 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,344 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 21,682 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 21,431 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 20,959 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 20,434 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 20,434 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 19,751 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front pipe in poor condition

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Pass 11 Jun 2009 19,751 miles

front pipe in poor condition

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Pass 9 Jun 2008 18,866 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 18,866 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 18,091 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 17,185 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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E210 JRT is a 1988 Toyota Starlet in Beige with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 69,583 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 E210 JRT, 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 38 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E210 JRT registered?

E210 JRT is a 1988 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 18 February 1988.

Is E210 JRT safe to buy?

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