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H896 EKE

1991 Toyota Starlet

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,897 mi
Last recorded42,897 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2010
Typical for 1991 Toyota Starlet85,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH896 EKE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2010 42,897 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 42,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 39,300 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 39,300 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,343 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 35,343 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,239 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 28,041 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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H896 EKE is a 1991 Toyota Starlet in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H896 EKE, 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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What year was H896 EKE registered?

H896 EKE is a 1991 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 24 March 1991.

Is H896 EKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H896 EKE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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