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J579 XAR

1992 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,331 mi
Last recorded138,331 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
Typical for 1992 Toyota Starlet80,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ579 XAR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2007 138,331 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 137,986 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2006 125,546 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J579 XAR is a 1992 Toyota Starlet in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J579 XAR, 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 J579 XAR registered?

J579 XAR is a 1992 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 17 January 1992.

Is J579 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J579 XAR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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