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J3 FTE

1998 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,168 mi
Last recorded74,168 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota Starlet70,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 FTE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 74,168 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 70,718 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 65,705 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 65,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2008 61,382 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 56,092 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 56,083 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 47,152 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 76,856 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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J3 FTE is a 1998 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 70,199 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 J3 FTE, 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 28 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 J3 FTE?

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What year was J3 FTE registered?

J3 FTE is a 1998 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is J3 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 FTE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J3 FTE have outstanding finance?

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