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R231 ABT

2016 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,168 mi
Last recorded144,168 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Starlet145,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 ABT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 144,168 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 142,872 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 141,123 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 138,805 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 134,921 miles

CAR HAS NON STANDARD SUSPENSION FITTED (LOWERED)

Pass 6 Nov 2020 132,090 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 119,927 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 103,531 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 100,426 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 100,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 85,886 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 85,867 miles

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R231 ABT is a 2016 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2016 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 145,201 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 R231 ABT, 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 10 years old, this Toyota Starlet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R231 ABT registered?

R231 ABT is a 2016 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 June 2016.

Is R231 ABT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R231 ABT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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