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J443 MCM

1992 Toyota Starlet

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,464 mi
Last recorded158,464 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Toyota Starlet80,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ443 MCM
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 158,464 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 157,661 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 144,203 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 144,120 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 132,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 116,787 miles

both rear tyres cracking

slight wheel bearing noise

Fail 28 Sep 2006 116,619 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

balance weight on drive shaft loose

rear tyres cracking

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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J443 MCM is a 1992 Toyota Starlet in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 J443 MCM, 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

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What year was J443 MCM registered?

J443 MCM is a 1992 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 3 July 1992.

Is J443 MCM safe to buy?

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