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M482 RTX

2007 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,228 mi
Last recorded101,228 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2007 Toyota Starlet121,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM482 RTX
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 101,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 101,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 96,186 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 96,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 96,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front exhaust in poor condition

slight binding on o/s/r wheel

Pass 15 Mar 2012 91,132 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 91,130 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 77,672 miles

drivers seat belt starting to fray

exhaust blow turbo/manifold area

exhaust noise level

nearside front seat security

Fail 12 Mar 2011 77,416 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

drivers seat belt starting to fray

exhaust blow turbo/manifold area

exhaust noise level

nearside front seat security

Pass 5 Mar 2010 67,613 miles

covers over outer sill

front discs rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2009 57,811 miles

Oil leak

anti-roll bar bushes pearishing

both frobt discs rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2009 57,811 miles

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

Oil leak

anti-roll bar bushes pearishing

both frobt discs rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2008 49,000 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 48,132 miles

n/s/rtyre has cut in sidewall not deep enough to expose cords

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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M482 RTX is a 2007 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 121,140 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 M482 RTX, 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 19 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M482 RTX registered?

M482 RTX is a 2007 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 April 2007.

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