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M731 TOF

2008 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,169 mi
Last recorded86,169 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Starlet124,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM731 TOF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 86,169 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 85,856 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front main suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 85,833 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 85,824 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 85,819 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 85,819 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 85,811 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Sep 2019 85,802 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Sep 2018 88,775 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 88,736 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 87,399 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 87,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake flexi insecure

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake flexi insecure

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 87,099 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front brake flexi insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake flexi insecure

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant leak

Pass 12 May 2014 87,099 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 87,099 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)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 87,099 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 87,123 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 87,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 87,099 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 87,099 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 87,099 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 87,099 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 87,077 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 87,077 miles

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

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

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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M731 TOF is a 2008 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 124,620 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 M731 TOF, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M731 TOF registered?

M731 TOF is a 2008 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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