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J218 NLT

2002 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,819 mi
Last recorded127,819 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 2002 Toyota Starlet87,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ218 NLT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2007 127,819 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 127,819 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 105,096 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 105,095 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 100,015 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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J218 NLT is a 2002 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 87,014 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 J218 NLT, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J218 NLT registered?

J218 NLT is a 2002 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is J218 NLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J218 NLT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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