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J57 TNF

2001 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

279,308 mi
Last recorded279,308 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota Starlet103,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ57 TNF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 279,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear foot and hand brake passed on minimum efficiency

Pass 23 Aug 2023 277,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2015 272,828 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 272,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 264,513 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 255,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 255,000 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 244,005 miles

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

Nearside floor slightly corroded around drain hole grommet

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Oil residue underneath but not currently leaking oil

Fail 20 Sep 2012 244,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside floor slightly corroded around drain hole grommet

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Oil residue underneath but not currently leaking oil

Pass 1 Oct 2011 233,141 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 221,212 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 209,710 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 209,710 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Both near side brake pipes starting to corrode

near side rear trye getting low

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 18 Aug 2009 209,675 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 188,733 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 163,614 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 139,920 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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J57 TNF is a 2001 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 103,462 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 J57 TNF, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J57 TNF registered?

J57 TNF is a 2001 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is J57 TNF safe to buy?

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