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J984 JGU

2016 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1331cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

198,077 mi
Last recorded198,077 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Toyota Starlet145,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ984 JGU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,331cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 198,077 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 191,314 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 179,283 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 167,152 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 156,814 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 151,611 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 145,756 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 140,065 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2018 140,065 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2017 134,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 20 Jul 2017 134,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre perished

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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J984 JGU is a 2016 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,331cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2016 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 145,201 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 J984 JGU, 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 10 years old, this Toyota Starlet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J984 JGU registered?

J984 JGU is a 2016 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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