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H688 EJA

1991 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,021 mi
Last recorded105,021 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 1991 Toyota Starlet85,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH688 EJA
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 105,021 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 99,841 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 97,265 miles

slight oil leak

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

items removed prior to test

Fail 27 Jan 2016 97,265 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)

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

items removed prior to test

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2015 88,705 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 88,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 75,490 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 75,490 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 63,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 63,146 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 58,005 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 58,005 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 56,174 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 53,997 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 53,997 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 51,454 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 51,454 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 48,814 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 48,814 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 45,812 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 45,812 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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H688 EJA is a 1991 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 85,224 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 H688 EJA, 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 35 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H688 EJA is a 1991 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 17 January 1991.

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