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P107 BFJ

1997 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,508 mi
Last recorded114,508 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 BFJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 114,508 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 110,652 miles

bit of run out offside front footbrake

crack offside headlamp lens

front number plate cracked

nearside front indicator fixed with tape

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

nearside rear shock absorber slighty damp

offside front outer constant velocity joint boot deep cracking

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

parts of exhaust system rusting

Fail 1 Dec 2009 110,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bit of run out offside front footbrake

crack offside headlamp lens

front number plate cracked

nearside front indicator fixed with tape

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

nearside rear shock absorber slighty damp

offside front outer constant velocity joint boot deep cracking

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

parts of exhaust system rusting

Pass 1 Dec 2008 100,132 miles

bit of play in steering rack

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel a bit long

offside front outer constant velocity joint boot deep cracking

offside front seatbelt a bit slow to retract

oil leak from engine

parts of exhaust system rusting

radiator in poor condition

stonechip offside headlamp glass

stonechips to windscreen

temperary repair to nearside front indicator lamp fixing

Fail 1 Dec 2008 100,132 miles

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

stonechip offside headlamp glass

stonechips to windscreen

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bit of play in steering rack

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel a bit long

offside front outer constant velocity joint boot deep cracking

offside front seatbelt a bit slow to retract

oil leak from engine

parts of exhaust system rusting

radiator in poor condition

temperary repair to nearside front indicator lamp fixing

Pass 30 Nov 2007 93,804 miles

front number plate cracked

slight play in off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Dec 2006 87,194 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 87,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 76,905 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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P107 BFJ is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in White 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 P107 BFJ, 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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P107 BFJ is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 25 January 1997.

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