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R371 VNF

1997 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,090 mi
Last recorded96,090 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 VNF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 96,090 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 96,080 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 87,165 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 87,165 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 84,782 miles

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

offside driveshaft seal leaking

Fail 24 Jul 2014 84,782 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2013 79,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 66,288 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 62,484 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 59,035 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,335 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 50,945 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 50,657 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 50,106 miles

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

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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R371 VNF is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R371 VNF, 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 R371 VNF registered?

R371 VNF is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R371 VNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R371 VNF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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