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F412 TBJ

1989 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,975 mi
Last recorded87,975 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Toyota Starlet71,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF412 TBJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 87,975 miles

body damage n/s

corrosion to o/s/f floor

n/s door mirror damaged

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2008 87,975 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

body damage n/s

corrosion to o/s/f floor

n/s door mirror damaged

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2007 86,489 miles

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

o/s/r tyre perished

slight play at steering rack

Pass 2 Nov 2006 83,908 miles

slight blue smoke from exhaust †corrosion to o/s/f floor †slight play at n/s rack

Pass 1 Nov 2005 80,673 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 80,673 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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F412 TBJ is a 1989 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F412 TBJ, 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

How do I check the history of F412 TBJ?

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What year was F412 TBJ registered?

F412 TBJ is a 1989 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is F412 TBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F412 TBJ shows 6 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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