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R215 GAT

1997 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,863 mi
Last recorded60,863 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 GAT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 60,863 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear under body slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2019 57,480 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 52,470 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front and both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 45,622 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 45,604 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 42,462 miles

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

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)

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2012 42,462 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2011 38,905 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 38,900 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 32,710 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,802 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,032 miles

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 28 Jun 2007 17,745 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 15,597 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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R215 GAT is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R215 GAT, 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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What year was R215 GAT registered?

R215 GAT is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R215 GAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R215 GAT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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