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J105 TEC

2001 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

983,324 mi
Last recorded983,324 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Toyota Starlet103,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ105 TEC
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 983,324 miles

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

nearside front chassis damaged but not a prescribed area

rear seats and seat belts been removed

Pass 1 Oct 2011 97,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r+o/s/r brake disc slightly worn

Fail 2 Jul 2010

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r+o/s/r brake disc slightly worn

Pass 1 Sep 2008 91,409 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 91,409 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 89,786 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 89,980 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front tyres are scrubbing

previous weld repairs to front inner wings have been coated in underseal

Fail 27 May 2006 89,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside front tyre wall cracked

petrol pipes corroded

side body skirts insecure

slight play in offside steering rack

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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J105 TEC is a 2001 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 103,462 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 J105 TEC, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J105 TEC registered?

J105 TEC is a 2001 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 9 July 2001.

Is J105 TEC safe to buy?

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