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H10 JSR

1997 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

104,864 mi
Last recorded104,864 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 JSR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 104,864 miles

Nearside Front Upper spring mounting slight movement

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

Nearside Rear handbrake just made requirement

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 91,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective light output reduced slightly affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 91,948 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full right hand lock tyre is rubbing against inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre heavily cracked exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre heavily cracked exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective light output reduced slightly affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 88,139 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front, corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear, corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 88,136 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust blow from centre pipe to rear silencer joint. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front, corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear, corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 87,530 miles

Front ALL front suspension components corroded

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 87,530 miles

Front ALL front suspension components corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 86,545 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

car is undersealed

rear axle rusty

Fail 20 Feb 2021 86,536 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

car is undersealed

rear axle rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2019 85,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body and all suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2019 85,636 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body and all suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 84,352 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded also offside affected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded also offside affacted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 82,582 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 81,170 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 78,891 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 78,891 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 75,810 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 72,583 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 69,839 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 67,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 67,189 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 63,237 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 59,792 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 56,927 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 53,225 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 49,450 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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H10 JSR is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 73,648 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 H10 JSR, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H10 JSR is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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