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F425 KOD

1989 Toyota Starlet

Beige Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,508 mi
Last recorded78,508 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2007
Typical for 1989 Toyota Starlet71,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF425 KOD
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2007 78,508 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2007 78,508 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 72,948 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2006 72,948 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 69,423 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F425 KOD is a 1989 Toyota Starlet in Beige with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F425 KOD, 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.

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What year was F425 KOD registered?

F425 KOD is a 1989 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F425 KOD safe to buy?

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