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G893 SCJ

1989 Toyota Starlet

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,125 mi
Last recorded77,125 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Toyota Starlet71,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG893 SCJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 77,125 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

extensive welding to o/s and n/s rear chassis which has been undersealed

top steering column bush has some wear

Fail 14 Jun 2010 77,125 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

extensive welding to o/s and n/s rear chassis which has been undersealed

top steering column bush has some wear

Pass 6 May 2009 68,818 miles

corrosion on o/s/rwing

Fail 5 May 2009 68,809 miles

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

corrosion on o/s/rwing

Pass 27 Nov 2007 68,393 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 67,133 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 67,122 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

both front tyres getting low

Pass 1 Dec 2005 65,589 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 65,589 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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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G893 SCJ is a 1989 Toyota Starlet in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G893 SCJ, 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 G893 SCJ registered?

G893 SCJ is a 1989 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 7 December 1989.

Is G893 SCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G893 SCJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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