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M843 VRC

2005 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

255,606 mi
Last recorded255,606 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Starlet113,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM843 VRC
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 255,606 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 250,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel slightly stiff to spin

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside inner sill corroded

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2018 250,778 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel slightly stiff to spin

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside inner sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2017 242,877 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 232,785 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 215,291 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 215,286 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2013 198,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 May 2013 198,616 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 153,614 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2012 152,593 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 May 2011 148,362 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 148,362 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 145,075 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2009 136,061 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 136,059 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 124,946 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 124,946 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 111,588 miles

Offside 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 3 Dec 2005 111,588 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside 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)

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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M843 VRC is a 2005 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 M843 VRC, 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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M843 VRC is a 2005 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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