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K98 CHB

2008 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

203,708 mi
Last recorded203,708 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Starlet124,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK98 CHB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 203,708 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 195,114 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Fog lamp in boot not functioning, Aftermarket foglamp fitted o/s/r lower working (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 195,114 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Fog lamp in boot not functioning, Aftermarket foglamp fitted o/s/r lower working (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 194,206 miles

engine has a oil leak

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2017 194,195 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

engine has a oil leak

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 193,145 miles

Brake pedal bush worn

Nearside Front Top mount has slight play

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 193,145 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pedal bush worn

Nearside Front Top mount has slight play

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2016 193,126 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear wheels distorted

EML on

Offside rear foot brake & parking/hand brake poor performance

Play in Nearside front top strut mount

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2016 193,112 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear wheels distorted

EML on

Offside rear foot brake & parking/hand brake poor performance

Play in Nearside front top strut mount

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 183,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 166,693 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2013 166,660 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 19 Oct 2012 156,700 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 15,481 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 151,362 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 144,874 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 132,403 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 132,378 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear brake discs corroded

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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K98 CHB is a 2008 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 K98 CHB, 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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K98 CHB is a 2008 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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