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M173 TVH

1995 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,869 mi
Last recorded58,869 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1995 Toyota Starlet81,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM173 TVH
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 58,869 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 58,865 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 58,798 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 58,589 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 58,305 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 57,891 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 57,431 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 57,416 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 56,493 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 55,509 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 54,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 53,493 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 52,469 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 51,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2010 50,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2009 48,647 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 47,150 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 45,371 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 43,423 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 43,364 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to front of vehicle underside

n/s/f wheel slightly binding

radiator corroded

rear number plate bubbling

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Aug 2005 41,193 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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M173 TVH is a 1995 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M173 TVH, 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 M173 TVH registered?

M173 TVH is a 1995 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 February 1995.

Is M173 TVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M173 TVH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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