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R167 MHG

1998 Toyota Starlet

Purple Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,398 mi
Last recorded85,398 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota Starlet70,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 MHG
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 85,398 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 83,476 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 83,476 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 82,025 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 78,016 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 212,219 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 212,219 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 71,890 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 71,890 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 70,148 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 70,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 68,755 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 68,753 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 63,490 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 63,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 56,450 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 56,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 52,645 miles

indication of accident damage on offside front not affecting mot

offside head light slightly inscure

Pass 31 Jul 2007 51,932 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 48,427 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 44,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 44,246 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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R167 MHG is a 1998 Toyota Starlet in Purple with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 70,199 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 R167 MHG, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R167 MHG registered?

R167 MHG is a 1998 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R167 MHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R167 MHG shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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