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M388 GDD

1994 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,638 mi
Last recorded80,638 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1994 Toyota Starlet85,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM388 GDD
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2017 80,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

the underbody is rusty in places,no holes yet

Pass 8 Mar 2016 74,860 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 74,856 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 68,912 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 61,007 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 56,155 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 56,154 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 56,114 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 56,086 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres worn uneven

numerous areas of surface corrosion

only 1 of 2 near side washer jets working

Fail 25 Oct 2010 56,086 miles

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

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres worn uneven

numerous areas of surface corrosion

only 1 of 2 near side washer jets working

Fail 24 Jun 2009 56,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 52,554 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 49,713 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 45,554 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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M388 GDD is a 1994 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 85,796 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 M388 GDD, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M388 GDD registered?

M388 GDD is a 1994 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 14 October 1994.

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