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J468 RPF

1992 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

136,536 mi
Last recorded136,536 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1992 Toyota Starlet80,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ468 RPF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2009 136,536 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front drivers seat worn

offside front some wear in steering rack

offside rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jan 2008 129,116 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 129,115 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside headlamp condensates when cold

nearside headlamp cracked

offside headlamp cracked

one lock not working on drivers seat back

some play in steering rack

Pass 25 Jan 2007 120,487 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 120,487 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 114,431 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs starting to corrode.

front number plate cracked.

n/s and o/s headlamp glass stone chipped.

stone chips on windscreen.

Fail 20 Jan 2006 114,431 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front brake discs starting to corrode.

front number plate cracked.

n/s and o/s headlamp glass stone chipped.

stone chips on windscreen.

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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J468 RPF is a 1992 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J468 RPF, 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.

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J468 RPF is a 1992 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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