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K940 RBK

1998 Toyota Starlet

Grey Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,811 mi
Last recorded35,811 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota Starlet70,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK940 RBK
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 35,811 miles

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

damage to n/s/f wing

n/s/r tyre cuts in sidewall

number plates cracked

Fail 6 Apr 2011 35,811 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

damage to n/s/f wing

n/s/r tyre cuts in sidewall

number plates cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2010 30,938 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 29 Mar 2010 30,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 May 2009 27,629 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2009 27,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 22,739 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 18,398 miles

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

offside & nearside rear tyres perrished on outer side walls

Pass 10 Jan 2006 17,170 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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K940 RBK is a 1998 Toyota Starlet in Grey with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K940 RBK, 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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What year was K940 RBK registered?

K940 RBK is a 1998 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is K940 RBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K940 RBK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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