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R29 WFJ

2009 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

216,668 mi
Last recorded216,668 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Toyota Starlet126,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 WFJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 216,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 209,697 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 209,607 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 198,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 190,354 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 186,116 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 175,279 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 171,899 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 166,604 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 158,433 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 158,433 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 149,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 142,750 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 142,750 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 133,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 126,530 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 126,530 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 114,894 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 114,894 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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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R29 WFJ is a 2009 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 126,694 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 R29 WFJ, 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 17 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R29 WFJ registered?

R29 WFJ is a 2009 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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