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P102 AYJ

1997 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,467 mi
Last recorded32,467 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 AYJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2007 32,467 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 32,467 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

tyres perishing+splitting

wipers in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2006 29,960 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 29,960 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 27,081 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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P102 AYJ is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P102 AYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P102 AYJ registered?

P102 AYJ is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P102 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P102 AYJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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