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R245 ECR

2002 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,963 mi
Last recorded100,963 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Starlet87,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 ECR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 100,963 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 100,960 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 96,130 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rear wipper does not clean windscreen effectively

Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,784 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 85,219 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 82,210 miles

both headlamps loose

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear and both front shock absorbers dust covers spliting

fine scratches to windscreen

horn low tone

Fail 28 Feb 2012 82,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlamps loose

both rear and both front shock absorbers dust covers spliting

fine scratches to windscreen

horn low tone

Pass 28 Mar 2011 77,531 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 77,465 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 74,524 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 74,515 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 73,614 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 70,945 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 740,934 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 69,848 miles

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

scratches to the windscreen (azone).

Pass 27 Mar 2006 64,370 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 64,370 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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R245 ECR is a 2002 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R245 ECR, 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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R245 ECR is a 2002 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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