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J44 PBF

2006 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,040 mi
Last recorded189,040 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Toyota Starlet115,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 PBF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 189,040 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 187,101 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 184,093 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 179,819 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 179,819 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 178,500 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 178,456 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 178,361 miles

Emissions not tested cat not fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 175,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 174,731 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 173,405 miles

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

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

fluid leak from under engine area

Pass 8 Sep 2015 169,525 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit fronts on limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 157,503 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 157,503 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 144,474 miles

o/s/f steering ram has a slight seepage of oil from a seal

Pass 25 Aug 2012 133,816 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 133,453 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 127,603 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 118,735 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 118,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 106,864 miles

to enable safe roting of front brake hoses, hoses have been rotated leaving locater facing opposte direction

Fail 21 Aug 2009 106,837 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

ABS is noisy as vehicle approaches stop suspect ABS fault

nsr tyre worn on edges

osf and nsf shock absorber mounting bolts do not extend through nuts, this may be as manufactured or may be a result of modified shocks being fitted

osf anti roll bar link arm damaged

screen has large area of very light scratches to surface

vehicle has a noisy cv joint

Pass 11 Aug 2008 99,534 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front flexable brake pipes one metal type one rubber type

suspension has been lowered very stiff

Fail 11 Aug 2008 99,534 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front flexable brake pipes one metal type one rubber type

suspension has been lowered very stiff

Pass 1 Jun 2007 89,828 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 89,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 86,388 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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J44 PBF is a 2006 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 115,996 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 J44 PBF, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J44 PBF is a 2006 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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