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J143 CHE

1992 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

228,851 mi
Last recorded228,851 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Toyota Starlet80,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ143 CHE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 228,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 224,629 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 220,060 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 215,624 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 215,582 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexi hose to body of car (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Flexi hose to body of car (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 211,902 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 211,902 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 207,199 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 203,416 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 197,404 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 186,616 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 174,257 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 174,110 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 172,643 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2014 171,191 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 169,220 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 165,608 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

dry on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 1 Jul 2010 16,495 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 16,495 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 137,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 136,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J143 CHE is a 1992 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 80,742 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 J143 CHE, 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 34 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J143 CHE is a 1992 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J143 CHE safe to buy?

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