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F41 TAY

1989 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,493 mi
Last recorded68,493 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2007
Typical for 1989 Toyota Starlet71,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF41 TAY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2007 68,493 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 68,493 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 66,359 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 66,358 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel pipes are corroded

slight play in steering rack

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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F41 TAY is a 1989 Toyota Starlet in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F41 TAY, 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 F41 TAY?

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What year was F41 TAY registered?

F41 TAY is a 1989 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 May 1989.

Is F41 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F41 TAY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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