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H496 HTA

2004 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1331cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,418 mi
Last recorded129,418 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Starlet112,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH496 HTA
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,331cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 129,418 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 117,148 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 117,128 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 116,554 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 116,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 11,128 miles

Headlights show yellow light

Fail 1 Aug 2006 111,110 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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H496 HTA is a 2004 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,331cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 112,934 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 H496 HTA, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H496 HTA registered?

H496 HTA is a 2004 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 2004.

Is H496 HTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H496 HTA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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