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E22 TRD

1998 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

165,544 mi
Last recorded165,544 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Toyota Starlet70,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE22 TRD
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 165,544 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 165,543 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2023 155,724 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside has slight corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2023 155,724 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2022 146,490 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2022 146,470 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2021 139,478 miles

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 134,484 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 130,803 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 120,935 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 111,972 miles

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 104,027 miles

exhaust blow at cat.convertor

front and rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Aug 2015 98,193 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 92,209 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 87,215 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 82,769 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 78,430 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 73,382 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 66,985 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2008 62,258 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 57,413 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 52,709 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 52,709 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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E22 TRD is a 1998 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 70,199 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 E22 TRD, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E22 TRD registered?

E22 TRD is a 1998 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is E22 TRD safe to buy?

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