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P116 DEJ

1997 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,634 mi
Last recorded137,634 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 DEJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 137,634 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 May 2013 137,604 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

fuel pipes corroded by fuel tank

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2012 134,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2012 134,456 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2011 128,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2010 120,406 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 111,902 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 102,427 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 102,417 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 93,329 miles

bad corrosion on rear fuel pipes & undersides

child seat fitted o/s/r

number plates starting to degrade

rear wiper torn

Fail 4 May 2007 93,216 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bad corrosion on rear fuel pipes & undersides

number plates degrading

rear wiper torn

Fail 3 May 2007 93,215 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

bad corrosion on rear fuel pipes & undersides

not all of o/s/r seat belt checked due to child seat fitted

number plates starting to degrade

rear wiper torn

Pass 3 Apr 2006 84,375 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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P116 DEJ is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P116 DEJ, 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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P116 DEJ is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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