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E4 FTE

1990 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

201,438 mi
Last recorded201,438 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Toyota Starlet79,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 FTE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 201,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 197,414 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 191,082 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 173,334 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres - tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 157,533 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 157,519 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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E4 FTE is a 1990 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1990 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 79,242 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 E4 FTE, 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 36 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 E4 FTE registered?

E4 FTE is a 1990 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 September 1990.

Is E4 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 FTE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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