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M128 VWU

1995 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,316 mi
Last recorded104,316 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 1995 Toyota Starlet81,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM128 VWU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 104,316 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 104,218 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 104,214 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 103,487 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 101,328 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 101,319 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 98,792 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 96,153 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 93,577 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 93,569 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 90,792 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 87,972 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 87,964 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 83,530 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 78,331 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 73,869 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 68,336 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 68,334 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 63,775 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 63,775 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 59,084 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 59,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 54,673 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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M128 VWU is a 1995 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 81,512 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 M128 VWU, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M128 VWU registered?

M128 VWU is a 1995 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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