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E371 GGU

1988 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

665,414 mi
Last recorded665,414 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2008
Typical for 1988 Toyota Starlet69,583 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE371 GGU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2008 665,414 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 65,355 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2007 54,235 miles

engine getting smokey †grease leaking from offside and nearside outer and offside inner c.v gaiters

Fail 4 Sep 2007 54,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

engine getting smokey †both offside c.v. gaiters leaking grease and nearside outer c.v gaiter leaking grease

Fail 8 Aug 2007 54,222 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer cv gaitors are loosing grease

engine temp gauge reads of scale but cooling fan cuts in

noise from n/s front and rear brakes

unable to see front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

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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E371 GGU is a 1988 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 E371 GGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E371 GGU registered?

E371 GGU is a 1988 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 24 May 1988.

Is E371 GGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E371 GGU shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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