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N851 JRK

2008 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,821 mi
Last recorded90,821 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Starlet124,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN851 JRK
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 90,821 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 90,821 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2015 90,819 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

sill covers

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2014 90,791 miles

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2014 90,791 miles

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2013 90,758 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 90,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 90,712 miles

o/s and n/s/f brake hoses rubbing on struts

Pass 25 Aug 2011 90,576 miles

Both CV boots rubbing on suspn struts.

Fail 23 Aug 2011

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)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Both CV boots rubbing on suspn struts.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 74,688 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 74,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 53,106 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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N851 JRK is a 2008 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc 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 N851 JRK, 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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N851 JRK is a 2008 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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