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M738 BBV

2000 Toyota Starlet

White Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

220,959 mi
Last recorded220,959 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Toyota Starlet124,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM738 BBV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 220,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread depth is 2.6 mm and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread depth is 2.2 mm and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 220,959 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread depth is 2.6 mm and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread depth is 2.2 mm and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 209,013 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 209,013 miles

Fuel pipe insecure Filler neck pipe bracket excessively corroded (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 201,686 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

N/S Front outer sill corroded but not with in a prescribed area

Noise on N/S Rear shocker

Fail 7 Dec 2016 201,686 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill X2 (2.4.A.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

N/S Front outer sill corroded but not with in a prescribed area

Noise on N/S Rear shocker

both front wipers split but still clearing

Pass 10 Dec 2015 194,743 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 194,741 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (5.3.1u)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 189,802 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

fuel neck pipe's corroded

n/s wiper blade split on end's

Fail 8 Dec 2014 189,798 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

fuel neck pipe's corroded

n/s wiper blade split on end's

Fail 3 Dec 2013 181,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel neck pipe's corroded

o/s rear chassi corroded not with-in

o/s rear outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 181,944 miles

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

fuel neck pipe's corroded

o/s rear chassi corroded not with-in

o/s rear outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 174,266 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 174,266 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 166,779 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres perrished o side walls

Fail 23 Nov 2011 166,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres perrished o side walls

Pass 29 Nov 2010 160,360 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 153,494 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 144,204 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 144,204 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 136,554 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 136,554 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 120,926 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 120,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 111,631 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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M738 BBV is a 2000 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,861 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 M738 BBV, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M738 BBV is a 2000 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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