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OIW 4724

1993 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

190,535 mi
Last recorded190,535 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1993 Toyota Starlet87,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIW 4724
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2011 190,535 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery positive lead insecure

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside and offside front brake back plate coroded in excess

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 185,813 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2010 185,813 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2009 176,575 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 176,575 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 165,365 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 165,208 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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OIW 4724 is a 1993 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 87,310 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 OIW 4724, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OIW 4724 is a 1993 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 13 August 1993.

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