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K248 FHJ

1993 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,727 mi
Last recorded101,727 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1993 Toyota Starlet87,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK248 FHJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 101,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 101,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 98,448 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)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 98,436 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 93,634 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

battery insecure

high handbrake travel

slight o/s/r brake bind

Pass 5 Feb 2011 85,602 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 85,602 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 74,718 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 66,221 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 62,734 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 59,654 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 57,607 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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K248 FHJ is a 1993 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K248 FHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K248 FHJ registered?

K248 FHJ is a 1993 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 22 May 1993.

Is K248 FHJ safe to buy?

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