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N285 RDL

2005 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,903 mi
Last recorded66,903 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 2005 Toyota Starlet113,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN285 RDL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 66,903 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 66,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 58,963 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 58,963 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 49,469 miles

noise on power stg rack

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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N285 RDL is a 2005 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N285 RDL, 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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N285 RDL is a 2005 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is N285 RDL safe to buy?

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