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M797 FNW

2008 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,743 mi
Last recorded166,743 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Starlet124,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM797 FNW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 166,743 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 160,031 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 160,016 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 147,901 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 145,848 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 145,848 miles

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

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 146,818 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake pads low

Pass 14 Jun 2012 142,745 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 142,706 miles

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 138,915 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 119,168 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 119,168 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 95,478 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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M797 FNW is a 2008 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 M797 FNW, 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 M797 FNW registered?

M797 FNW is a 2008 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is M797 FNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M797 FNW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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