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K121 WBV

1993 Toyota Starlet

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,608 mi
Last recorded92,608 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1993 Toyota Starlet87,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 WBV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 92,608 miles

both offside tyres cracked in tread

Pass 28 Apr 2017 92,268 miles

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Fail 27 Apr 2017 92,268 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 22 Apr 2016 91,949 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 91,949 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 91,587 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 91,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n /s/r tyre has cuts in it

Pass 15 Apr 2014 91,050 miles

n /s/r tyre has cuts in it

Fail 1 May 2013 90,208 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 90,208 miles

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)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 89,495 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 88,836 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 88,145 miles

rear metal brake pipes corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2010 88,145 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear metal brake pipes corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2009 87,500 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 87,500 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 86,734 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 86,256 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 86,026 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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K121 WBV is a 1993 Toyota Starlet in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 87,310 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 K121 WBV, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K121 WBV is a 1993 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 15 February 1993.

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