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EAH 534Y

1983 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

52,335 mi
Last recorded52,335 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1983 Toyota Starlet56,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAH 534Y
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 52,335 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 52,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 52,335 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 52,335 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 91,852 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 91,852 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2013
Fail 17 May 2013

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012
Fail 11 May 2012

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 2 May 2011
Fail 29 Apr 2011

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 91,852 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 92,337 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 92,335 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 91,852 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn on edges

movement at rack

Pass 6 Feb 2007

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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EAH 534Y is a 1983 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1983 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 56,257 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 EAH 534Y, 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 43 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EAH 534Y is a 1983 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 24 February 1983.

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