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J866 TNF

2005 Toyota Starlet

Grey Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

113,335 mi
Last recorded113,335 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Starlet113,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ866 TNF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 113,335 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 113,132 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 112,932 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 112,476 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 110,916 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 109,985 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 108,798 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 106,587 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 105,341 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 101,977 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 97,171 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 96,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 86,906 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 70,333 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 62,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 62,586 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 55,174 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 55,174 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 49,765 miles

corossion to exhaust system joints

corossion to front brake discs on outer edges

engine under tray fitted

exhaust front pipe mounting cracking

minor oil leak

o/s/r light lense cracked

perishing to rear lower engine mount

slight exhaust blow at centre section

slight play in steering rack knuckle joints

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Mar 2008 49,765 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

corossion to exhaust system joints

corossion to front brake discs on outer edges

engine under tray fitted

exhaust front pipe mounting cracking

minor oil leak

o/s/r light lense cracked

perishing to rear lower engine mount

slight exhaust blow at centre section

slight play in steering rack knuckle joints

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2007 42,000 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 32,628 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 32,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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J866 TNF is a 2005 Toyota Starlet in Grey with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 113,079 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 J866 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 21 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J866 TNF registered?

J866 TNF is a 2005 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is J866 TNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J866 TNF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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