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P116 JAJ

1997 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,588 mi
Last recorded108,588 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 JAJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2017 108,588 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by flexi pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged leaking and detreated. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy and slightly corroded (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear front of tailing arms. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

coil spring corroded all four coil springs. (2.4.C.1b)

spare wheel flat.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 107,639 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 107,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 105,889 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 102,471 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 100,286 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 98,472 miles

EXUAST HAS MINOR BLOW OF EX GASES

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 96,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 93,665 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 93,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 88,944 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 85,395 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 81,905 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 74,090 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 JAJ is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P116 JAJ, 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 JAJ is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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