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K16 JLW

1998 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,501 mi
Last recorded32,501 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota Starlet70,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 JLW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 32,501 miles

Offside Outer door handle broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 29,419 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 29,419 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 26,647 miles

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

Recommend rear brake service

Pass 6 Oct 2015 26,368 miles

Brake test only just met requirements

Fail 5 Oct 2015 26,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 23,619 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2014 23,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 20,394 miles

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge (155-80-13 dot'12)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,217 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2012 18,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 16,398 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 14,540 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn due to its age

oil leak engine bay

Fail 9 Sep 2010 14,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn due to its age

oil leak engine bay

Pass 28 Aug 2009 13,342 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jul 2008 12,203 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 12,203 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 8,948 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 8,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jul 2006 6,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

offside front indicator starting to show white light

oil leak

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2006 6,153 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

offside front indicator starting to show white light

oil leak

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2005 3,315 miles

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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K16 JLW is a 1998 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 70,199 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 K16 JLW, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K16 JLW is a 1998 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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