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R326 DDV

1997 Toyota Starlet

Pink Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,958 mi
Last recorded78,958 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 DDV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 78,958 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 78,958 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

chips in screen

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 21 Apr 2009 67,791 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,791 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 59,225 miles

oil leak fron both gearbox driveshaft oil seals(lift in both differential bearings).

Pass 3 Apr 2007 51,320 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 51,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

screen damage in zone b

Pass 27 Apr 2006 43,709 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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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R326 DDV is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Pink with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R326 DDV, 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 R326 DDV registered?

R326 DDV is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R326 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R326 DDV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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