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G146 XHJ

1989 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,398 mi
Last recorded83,398 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 Toyota Starlet71,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG146 XHJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 83,398 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 83,398 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 68,352 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 68,352 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 56,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front + offside rear tyres cracks in tread

Pass 25 Sep 2007 52,264 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 48,141 miles

master cylinder overhauled

Fail 15 Sep 2006 48,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on

Pass 19 Sep 2005 43,834 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 43,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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G146 XHJ is a 1989 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G146 XHJ, 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 G146 XHJ registered?

G146 XHJ is a 1989 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 14 November 1989.

Is G146 XHJ safe to buy?

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