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J208 PNE

1992 Toyota Starlet

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,202 mi
Last recorded94,202 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1992 Toyota Starlet80,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ208 PNE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2013 94,202 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 94,202 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 85,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jan 2012 85,239 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2011 80,374 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 80,365 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 76,458 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 76,451 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 67,863 miles

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

offside front indicator lamp damaged.

slight wheel bearing noise nearside rear.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 67,863 miles

offside front indicator lamp damaged.

slight wheel bearing noise nearside rear.

Fail 10 Nov 2007 58,631 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f indicator lense broken

rear no plate broken

Pass 10 Nov 2007 58,631 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f indicator lense broken

rear no plate broken

Pass 1 Dec 2006 54,441 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 52,518 miles

o/s/f shocker leaking slightly

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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J208 PNE is a 1992 Toyota Starlet in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J208 PNE, 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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J208 PNE is a 1992 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 13 January 1992.

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