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P101 BBW

1997 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

163,577 mi
Last recorded163,577 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 BBW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 163,577 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 160,704 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 158,974 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 157,912 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 156,670 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 153,424 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

rear axle tie rod/bar corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

some corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 14 Jan 2010 153,424 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

rear axle tie rod/bar corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 8 Jan 2009 147,030 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

fuel pipes heavily corroded at rear(not leaking at time of test)

nearside and offside front struts rusty

nearside and offside rear floorpans rusty

nearside headlight at bottom end of limit

nearside rear and offside rear wheelbearings slightly noisey

radiator core braking down

some rust and pitting to front discs

Pass 9 Jan 2008 139,639 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

headlights on lower end of limits

nearside and offside front struts rusty

nearside mirror loose

rear axle steady bar rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2007 135,089 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 131,313 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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P101 BBW is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P101 BBW, 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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P101 BBW is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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