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J188 OPC

1992 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,354 mi
Last recorded103,354 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2007
Typical for 1992 Toyota Starlet80,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ188 OPC
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2007 103,354 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 103,354 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 98,818 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2005 98,595 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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J188 OPC is a 1992 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J188 OPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J188 OPC?

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What year was J188 OPC registered?

J188 OPC is a 1992 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 2 April 1992.

Is J188 OPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J188 OPC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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