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M15 MFH

1997 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,059 mi
Last recorded101,059 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 MFH
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 101,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 92,945 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 82,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 72,488 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 64,868 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 62,229 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 62,225 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 19 May 2010 60,126 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 59,254 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 58,106 miles

off side handbrake cable outer sleve cracked

off side rear metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 2 May 2007 56,601 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 55,476 miles

front brake disc inner surfaces starting to corrode

offside hand brake cable outer sleeveing split/broken

radiator 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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M15 MFH is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 73,648 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 M15 MFH, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M15 MFH registered?

M15 MFH is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is M15 MFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M15 MFH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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