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J21 EJB

1997 Toyota Starlet

Pink Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,726 mi
Last recorded47,726 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 EJB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 47,726 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leaking from (1) Radiator & (2) Water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 39,382 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 31,072 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 28,271 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 24,560 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 23,758 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 21,767 miles

Cracks evident on both front tyres

Cracks evident on offside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2018 21,725 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 18,018 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 17,929 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 17,654 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 16,573 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 16,421 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 16,332 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 16,084 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 15,717 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack

Pass 7 May 2009 15,466 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 14,576 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 13,471 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 12,402 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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J21 EJB is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Pink with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 73,648 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 J21 EJB, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J21 EJB registered?

J21 EJB is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is J21 EJB safe to buy?

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