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OAZ 4753

1997 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,843 mi
Last recorded126,843 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 4753
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2013 126,843 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Jun 2013 126,746 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s n/s rear brake pipes corrodeing

play in steering colum

Pass 18 Jun 2012 113,682 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2011 109,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 104,023 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 98,295 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 93,300 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 88,879 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 88,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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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OAZ 4753 is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 73,648 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 OAZ 4753, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OAZ 4753 registered?

OAZ 4753 is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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