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P489 OHE

2009 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1331cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,545 mi
Last recorded81,545 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2008
Typical for 2009 Toyota Starlet126,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 OHE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,331cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2008 81,545 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

aims on limits

front brakes sligtly juddering

nearside front + offside front seat belt attatchments have slight movement

nearside front and offside front seat belt slightly sticking from time to time when retracting

rear brakes slightly fluctuating

Fail 30 Dec 2008 81,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brakes sligtly juddering

nearside front + offside front seat belt attatchments have slight movement

rear brakes slightly fluctuating

Pass 18 Dec 2008 81,537 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres replaced with second hand tyres and are on limit

both rear tyres on legal limit

nearside front and offside front seat belt attatchments have slight movement in them

nearside front and offside front seat belt slightly sticking from time to time second hand belts fitted

slight judder at front brakes

Fail 18 Dec 2008 81,537 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both rear tyres on legal limit

nearside front and offside front seat belt attatchments have slight movement in them

slight judder at front brakes

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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P489 OHE is a 2009 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,331cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 126,694 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 P489 OHE, 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 17 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P489 OHE registered?

P489 OHE is a 2009 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 January 2009.

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