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R256 FCD

1997 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,509 mi
Last recorded105,509 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 FCD
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 105,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/f & n/s/f door hinges pin has play

Fail 2 Jan 2014 105,509 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/f & n/s/f door hinges pin has play

Pass 4 Jan 2013 96,399 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear wiper worn

Fail 2 Jan 2013 96,398 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear wiper worn

Pass 30 Dec 2011 90,771 miles

Front chassis slightly corroded.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

Offside front tyre inner thread close to legal limit.

Offside rear suspension has slight leak.

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

Power steering fluid low.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 86,694 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 86,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 81,405 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 77,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 77,098 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 71,161 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 71,161 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 65,958 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 62,419 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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R256 FCD is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R256 FCD, 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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R256 FCD is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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