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K796 JHL

2008 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,841 mi
Last recorded222,841 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2008 Toyota Starlet124,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK796 JHL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2013 222,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 222,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 199,207 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 186,640 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 186,201 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 162,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 137,405 miles

clicking from front cv joints

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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K796 JHL is a 2008 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 124,620 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 K796 JHL, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K796 JHL is a 2008 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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