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K30 TSK

1998 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

37,345 mi
Last recorded37,345 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Toyota Starlet70,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 TSK
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 37,345 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 32,852 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

protective coating applied to underbody

Fail 13 Jan 2023 32,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded middle ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded middle ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced area marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes heavily coated (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear flexi ferrules coated in grease

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear flexi ferrules coated in grease

all underside components and body heavily coated

Pass 30 Sep 2021 31,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

whole underside off vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Oct 2020 30,621 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 30,621 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 30,386 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 30,386 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 29,960 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 29,490 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 29,489 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 29,309 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 29,306 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 28,731 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 28,728 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 27,954 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 26,764 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 25,014 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 23,804 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 22,669 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 21,660 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 21,659 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,349 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 19,086 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 17,580 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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K30 TSK is a 1998 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 K30 TSK, 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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K30 TSK is a 1998 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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