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J689 REY

2001 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1333cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,065 mi
Last recorded154,065 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Starlet103,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ689 REY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,333cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 154,065 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 154,040 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 149,022 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2017 14,086 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 132,237 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s/f chasy and rear inner sill's (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2015 123,490 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 118,830 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 114,509 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 111,295 miles

advise ctr brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Nov 2011 104,855 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2010 99,996 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 99,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 95,192 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 95,192 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 86,857 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 86,857 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 81,074 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 74,008 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 74,008 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 70,477 miles

advize f/pads getting low. †

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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J689 REY is a 2001 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,333cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 J689 REY, 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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J689 REY is a 2001 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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