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G285 CLK

1989 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,579 mi
Last recorded86,579 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Toyota Starlet71,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG285 CLK
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 86,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 84,614 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2017 83,342 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 82,170 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 80,662 miles

Off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 May 2014 79,569 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on inner side wall.

Pass 2 May 2013 78,680 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 78,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 77,539 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 75,930 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 74,271 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 74,271 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 70,999 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 67,749 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 64,581 miles

Battery insecure

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 61,448 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 61,448 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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G285 CLK is a 1989 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G285 CLK, 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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G285 CLK is a 1989 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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