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E822 EMX

1988 Toyota Starlet

Beige Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,131 mi
Last recorded59,131 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1988 Toyota Starlet69,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE822 EMX
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 59,131 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front cross member slightly corroded

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

rear tyre well slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 58,016 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front cross member slightly corroded

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 57,459 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 8 May 2013 57,459 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 9 May 2012 57,193 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

boot floor slightly corroded

nearside outer and inner sills slightly corroded

nearside rear inner quarter panel sill slightly corroded.

offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

fuel tank filler swan neck slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

shockabsorbers slightly noisey but no play detected

Pass 9 May 2012 57,193 miles

boot floor slightly corroded

nearside outer and inner sills slightly corroded

nearside rear inner quarter panel sill slightly corroded.

offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

fuel tank filler swan neck slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

shockabsorbers slightly noisey but no play detected

Pass 10 May 2011 56,739 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2011 56,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2010 55,805 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 55,536 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 55,536 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 54,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 53,444 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 53,443 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 52,577 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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E822 EMX is a 1988 Toyota Starlet in Beige with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E822 EMX, 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 E822 EMX registered?

E822 EMX is a 1988 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 13 February 1988.

Is E822 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E822 EMX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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