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F202 MVJ

1989 Toyota Starlet

Gold Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,221 mi
Last recorded52,221 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1989 Toyota Starlet71,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF202 MVJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 52,221 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 52,086 miles

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

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

rear of both sills slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 44,005 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 41,809 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 41,298 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 41,297 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 37,591 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 32,684 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 31,971 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 29,723 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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F202 MVJ is a 1989 Toyota Starlet in Gold with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 71,276 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 F202 MVJ, 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 37 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 F202 MVJ registered?

F202 MVJ is a 1989 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 29 March 1989.

Is F202 MVJ safe to buy?

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