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R490 XBT

2012 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,413 mi
Last recorded161,413 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2012 Toyota Starlet92,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 XBT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 161,413 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 158,649 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 156,288 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 153,934 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 153,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 146,249 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 134,258 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

clutch pedal rubber worn

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 27 Nov 2012 108,373 miles

slight oil leak from corner of sump

Fail 26 Nov 2012 108,373 miles

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

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 Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak from corner of sump

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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R490 XBT is a 2012 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 92,254 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 R490 XBT, 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 14 years old, this Toyota Starlet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R490 XBT registered?

R490 XBT is a 2012 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 December 2012.

Is R490 XBT safe to buy?

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