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H4 EYG

1997 Toyota Starlet

Pink Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

96,556 mi
Last recorded96,556 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 EYG
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 96,556 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 90,562 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 89,931 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 87,918 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 86,460 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 85,550 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 84,419 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 82,794 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 80,630 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 80,629 miles

Offside 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 19 Oct 2016 78,689 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 76,940 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 74,669 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 72,646 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 69,876 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 66,742 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 63,917 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 60,907 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 58,161 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 55,416 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 52,652 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 50,085 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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H4 EYG is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Pink with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H4 EYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H4 EYG registered?

H4 EYG is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is H4 EYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 EYG shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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