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M359 AAR

2003 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,687 mi
Last recorded64,687 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Starlet112,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM359 AAR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 64,687 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 62,292 miles

1. Slight damage to front windscreen. 2. Slight wear in nearside and offside front hubs. 3. Front and rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 58,125 miles

1. Slight damage to windscreen. 2. Offside rear tyre near legal limits, worn on inside edge. 3. Nearside front tyre becoming perished, not to cords at time of test.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 58,104 miles

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

1. Slight damage to windscreen. 2. Offside rear tyre near legal limits, worn on inside edge. 3. Nearside front tyre becoming perished, not to cords at time of test.

Pass 31 May 2012 56,477 miles

1.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 2. slight damage to front windscreen

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2011 50,680 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 5,051 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 42,274 miles

non standard springs/wheels fitted

Fail 20 May 2010 42,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

non standard springs/wheels fitted

Pass 29 May 2009 42,123 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 42,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers door mirror damaged, rear wiper blade u/s, all discs 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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M359 AAR is a 2003 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 112,004 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 M359 AAR, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M359 AAR is a 2003 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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