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G59 FWC

1990 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,318 mi
Last recorded91,318 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Toyota Starlet79,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG59 FWC
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 91,318 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 91,151 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 90,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 90,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 79,332 miles

Oil leak

offside front damage to tyre tread

Fail 4 Jun 2013 79,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 74,622 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2012 74,618 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 66,633 miles

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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G59 FWC is a 1990 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 79,242 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 G59 FWC, 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 36 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G59 FWC?

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What year was G59 FWC registered?

G59 FWC is a 1990 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G59 FWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G59 FWC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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