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M135 CRV

1995 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

162,576 mi
Last recorded162,576 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Toyota Starlet81,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM135 CRV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 162,576 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 162,540 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 159,697 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

intercooler pipes low

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2023 157,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan hard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filler tubes have corrosion

handbrake tell tale not working

Fail 27 Jul 2023 157,436 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan hard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filler tubes have corrosion

handbrake tell tale not working

Pass 4 Jul 2022 152,148 miles

Cables poorly routed at lower steering column

Catalytic converter not fitted at manufacture

Exhaust noisy

Front Brake discs deteriorated

Horn hard to operate

Nearside Front Head lamp beam pattern poor

Nearside Front Wheel rim out of round

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Flexy brake hose damp at connection

Rear Brake discs deteriorated

Rear Seats not fitted

Suspension lower than standard

Fail 13 Jun 2022 152,077 miles

Emissions not tested Cat missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front & rear discs rusty

Horn coming on when turning steering wheel full lock

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 148,432 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 148,411 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 148,349 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 148,164 miles

Nearside Oil leak gearbox seal ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 146,481 miles

both front outer cv boots slightly leaking

Pass 27 Jan 2016 144,973 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 138,702 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 132,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

os front wheel bearing noisey

os rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2013 128,569 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 126,979 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 118,669 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 106,892 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 86,847 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 80,021 miles

Front Bumper Slightly Damaged,Engine Oil Level Slightly Low & Leaking @ Offside Crankshaft Area,All Suspension,Springs,Linkages,Etc Very Dry & Require Lubrication.

Oil leak

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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M135 CRV is a 1995 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 M135 CRV, 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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M135 CRV is a 1995 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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