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P473 JJU

2002 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,437 mi
Last recorded39,437 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Starlet87,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP473 JJU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 39,437 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 39,437 miles

Emissions not tested unsure of condition of timing belt (8.2.2.2 (e))

Side repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 90,072 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 90,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside headlamp beam image poor

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

high level stop lamp does not function

Pass 2 Aug 2011 86,687 miles

n/s/r tyre 1.6-2mm

Pass 7 Aug 2010 74,722 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 69,882 miles

brake pedal feels a little spongy

damage to windscreen

front discs showing corosion

Fail 13 Dec 2008 69,880 miles

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

brake pedal feels a little spongy

damage to windscreen

front discs showing corosion

Pass 17 Dec 2007 66,372 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 62,804 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 59,201 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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P473 JJU is a 2002 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 87,014 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 P473 JJU, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P473 JJU registered?

P473 JJU is a 2002 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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