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E6 TUT

1997 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,784 mi
Last recorded47,784 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 TUT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 47,784 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 47,784 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 44,392 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 41,072 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 34,545 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 34,545 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 32,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 31,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 31,283 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 30,350 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 29,558 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 28,653 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 28,653 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 27,706 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 27,679 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 26,202 miles

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

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

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

both rear tyres starting to perish

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Aug 2013 24,190 miles

offside front tyre worn outer edge.

slight screen damage.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 21,486 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Aug 2011 19,081 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate is delaminating

Pass 27 Aug 2010 16,433 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 12,871 miles

botf front and near side rear tyres are perishing

Pass 28 Aug 2008 10,013 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 8,236 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 8,159 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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E6 TUT is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E6 TUT, 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 E6 TUT registered?

E6 TUT is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is E6 TUT safe to buy?

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