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P274 YHB

2003 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,327 mi
Last recorded81,327 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Starlet112,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 YHB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 81,327 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front wiper linkage excessive play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 78,836 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both tyres worn on outer edges

Front excess play in wiper arms

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4x (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2020 75,186 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear chassis corroded

Fail 15 May 2020 75,186 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear chassis corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 70,136 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front aim dim

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2019 70,007 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front aim dim

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 65,411 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all 4x front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front and rear wipers deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2017 59,564 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 53,573 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear tyres worn uneven and perished

oil leaks

Pass 5 May 2015 51,835 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 51,749 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 51,568 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 50,876 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 50,171 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 49,441 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 48,739 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 47,693 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 47,159 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 47,159 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 46,596 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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P274 YHB is a 2003 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 112,004 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 P274 YHB, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P274 YHB is a 2003 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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