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M398 TNT

2005 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1331cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,200 mi
Last recorded20,200 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Toyota Starlet113,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM398 TNT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,331cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2014 20,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes not inspected under the cover

Pass 3 Jul 2014 20,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes not inspected under the cover

Pass 1 Feb 2013 188,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 159,128 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Jun 2010 157,555 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 166,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Sep 2006 129,733 miles

o/s/rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 29 Sep 2006 129,733 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 16 Sep 2005 76,839 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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M398 TNT is a 2005 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,331cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 113,079 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 M398 TNT, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M398 TNT registered?

M398 TNT is a 2005 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is M398 TNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M398 TNT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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