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E658 HRK

1988 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,787 mi
Last recorded119,787 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Toyota Starlet69,583 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE658 HRK
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 119,787 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS RUSTY

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 119,776 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

BOTH OUTER SILLS RUSTY

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 114,056 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 114,056 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Spare tyre defective

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

corrosion forming on all four coil springs and shock absourber casings

corrosion forming throughout body

corrosion to fuel filler neck tubes

o/s reverse light not working

perishing to o/s/r tyre tread

weld repairs carried out to both sill panels and n/s/f floor pan

Pass 24 Apr 2006 108,974 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 108,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight blue smoke

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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E658 HRK is a 1988 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E658 HRK, 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 E658 HRK registered?

E658 HRK is a 1988 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 25 February 1988.

Is E658 HRK safe to buy?

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