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F473 XCK

1989 Toyota Starlet

Beige Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,048 mi
Last recorded105,048 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Toyota Starlet71,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF473 XCK
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 105,048 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 96,671 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front to rear brake pipes difficult to check due to plastic tray

fuel pipe slight corrossion

offside outer sil weakend by corrossion

Fail 19 Mar 2008 96,665 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front to rear brake pipes difficult to check due to plastic tray

fuel pipe slight corrossion

offside front wiper blade torn

offside outer sil weakend by corrossion

Pass 19 Mar 2007 94,701 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 94,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 93,302 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 93,269 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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F473 XCK is a 1989 Toyota Starlet in Beige with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F473 XCK, 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 F473 XCK registered?

F473 XCK is a 1989 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 24 February 1989.

Is F473 XCK safe to buy?

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