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P127 DEJ

1997 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

121,989 mi
Last recorded121,989 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 DEJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 121,989 miles

Extremely high level of corrosion throughout suspension components and the underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill dented.

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Very corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 121,989 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39%,nearside rear brake very noisy when applied,both footbrake and handbrake. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Extremely high level of corrosion throughout suspension components and the underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill dented.

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Very corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Top up engine oil before test,extremely low,

Pass 3 Sep 2019 118,712 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Radiator core very poor condition,strongly advise.

Some brake pipes greased.

Very high level of surface corrosion throughout the underside,including suspension components,

Fail 12 Aug 2019 118,704 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Add engine oil before test.

Extremely high level of corrosion throughout suspension,

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 113,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout underside very high level of corrosion, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge-bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by hose mounting very poor, (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive rack gaiter damp, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very high level of corrosion, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damaged,no sharp edges,

radiator extremely poor condition,

reverse lamp not working,

Fail 10 Aug 2018 113,592 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 62% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout underside very high level of corrosion, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge-bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by hose mounting very poor, (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive rack gaiter damp, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very high level of corrosion, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damaged,no sharp edges,

Spare tyre defective ()

radiator extremely poor condition,

reverse lamp not working,

top up coolant before test 1.0litre.

top up engine oilbefore test,1.5litres

Pass 16 Aug 2017 109,411 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded both, (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test presented on number 3. ()

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

Nearside Front tyre low pressure,

Nearside Outer sill damaged,

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm bald on inside edge, (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both, (2.6.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion around suspension, (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 109,411 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front coil spring corroded both, (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test presented on number 3. ()

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

Nearside Front tyre low pressure,

Nearside Outer sill damaged,

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm bald on inside edge, (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both, (2.6.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion around suspension, (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 103,710 miles

Centre Rear Upper brake lamp not working

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak oil filter ()

top up oil and coolant levels

Fail 15 Jul 2016 103,229 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Centre Rear Upper brake lamp not working

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak oil filter ()

top up oil and coolant levels

Pass 31 Jul 2015 97,839 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 91,777 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

alternator drive belt starting to break up

Fail 1 Aug 2014 91,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

alternator drive belt starting to break up

Pass 6 Aug 2013 84,541 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 84,541 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 75,372 miles

exhaust system corroded at middle to rear joint

Pass 21 Jun 2011 67,426 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 67,426 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 60,786 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 60,786 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,356 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 51,315 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 42,867 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 42,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 32,308 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 24,033 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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P127 DEJ is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 P127 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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P127 DEJ is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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