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F228 VJT

1988 Toyota Starlet

Beige Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,278 mi
Last recorded133,278 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 1988 Toyota Starlet69,583 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF228 VJT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 133,278 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2018 132,489 miles

offside rear lamp lens and body damaged

this is a retest only

Fail 17 Nov 2018 132,463 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe split pin locking devise missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe split pin locking devise missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt missing all rears (7.1.2 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked top to bottom and to the side (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside rear lamp lens and body damaged

rear seat cushion missing

Pass 19 May 2017 122,366 miles

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

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

both rear axle bushes slightly perished

Pass 10 Dec 2014 113,695 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 106,283 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 98,571 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 98,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 94,929 miles

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

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Nov 2010 92,255 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 83,236 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 83,222 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 75,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Off side rear tyre perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 75,274 miles

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

Off side rear tyre perished

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 70,593 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 66,172 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 61,426 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 61,426 miles

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

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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F228 VJT is a 1988 Toyota Starlet in Beige with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 F228 VJT, 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 F228 VJT registered?

F228 VJT is a 1988 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 November 1988.

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