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J743 YSC

2001 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

23,111 mi
Last recorded23,111 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Toyota Starlet103,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ743 YSC
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 23,111 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 22,667 miles

all brake pipes have been undersealed

all under neath car has been heavily under sealed

exhaust system corroded but is getting changed

fuel filler kneck has been repaired

hand brake has free travle

n/s/f seat belt slightly freyed

n/s/r floor soft but is not excessivly corroded enough with finger and thumb pressure or corrosion assesment tool

slight play in n/s/r wheel beering

Pass 11 Feb 2011 219,704 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 219,704 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 219,703 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

cooling fan disconnected

corrosion build up on all brake discs

corrosion build up on offside and nearside front lower suspension arms

corrosion on offside rear chassis leg outwith prescribed areas

engine idle speed low and erratic

engine management light staying on

fault at ignition switch

non standard exhaust fitted to vehicle

possible corrosion build up under sill covers

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 20 Nov 2009 214,065 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 214,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 20,778 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 207,754 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 207,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 199,120 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 193,993 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 193,993 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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J743 YSC is a 2001 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J743 YSC, 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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J743 YSC is a 2001 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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