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M159 UTF

1995 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,584 mi
Last recorded125,584 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Toyota Starlet81,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM159 UTF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 125,584 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 125,584 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 122,128 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 118,177 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 107,021 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 107,017 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 83,111 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 58,838 miles

front discs rusty

rear discs rusty

slight play near side front wheel bearing

suspension slightly hard

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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M159 UTF is a 1995 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M159 UTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M159 UTF registered?

M159 UTF is a 1995 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 May 1995.

Is M159 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M159 UTF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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