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E24 VCK

1997 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,598 mi
Last recorded85,598 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE24 VCK
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 85,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 76,439 miles

Fuel tank damp but no sign of a fuel leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 76,351 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Alternator belt badly worn - advise replacing asap

Fuel tank damp but no sign of a fuel leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 74,332 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 74,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 72,963 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 72,132 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 72,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 70,385 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 70,382 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front brake discs worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle trailing arm bush badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 66,772 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 66,772 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 60,482 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 56,031 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 51,808 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 47,088 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 42,895 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 37,170 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 37,170 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 31,993 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 28,709 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 28,709 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 24,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

tyres light cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2010 24,823 miles

tyres light cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,459 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 18,108 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 15,353 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 13,322 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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E24 VCK is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 73,648 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 E24 VCK, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E24 VCK registered?

E24 VCK is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is E24 VCK safe to buy?

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