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R589 TRW

1998 Toyota Starlet

Maroon Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,001 mi
Last recorded109,001 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Starlet70,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 TRW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 109,001 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 109,001 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 96,264 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 81,160 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underbody in all round rusty condition

Pass 2 Apr 2009 75,245 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 75,241 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 68,527 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 61,529 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 61,529 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 56,183 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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R589 TRW is a 1998 Toyota Starlet in Maroon with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 70,199 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 R589 TRW, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R589 TRW registered?

R589 TRW is a 1998 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R589 TRW safe to buy?

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