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G331 APY

1989 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,299 mi
Last recorded88,299 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Toyota Starlet71,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG331 APY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 88,299 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 88,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2009 86,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 83,394 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2008 83,394 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2007 80,936 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 80,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 78,267 miles

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

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

both rear arches corroded

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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G331 APY is a 1989 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G331 APY, 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 G331 APY registered?

G331 APY is a 1989 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G331 APY safe to buy?

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