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R601 AKR

2009 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,930 mi
Last recorded132,930 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2009 Toyota Starlet126,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 AKR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 132,930 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

suspension lowered

Fail 25 Jan 2016 132,928 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

suspension lowered

Pass 31 Jan 2015 122,434 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 122,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 118,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Has Damage To Screen In Zone A But Not In Drivers Veiw Of The Road

Pass 26 Oct 2012 107,964 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

drivers (outside) door handle incomplete

Pass 1 Nov 2011 102,663 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 102,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 98,213 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 98,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Cambelt Due

no centre rear seatbelt fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2009 91,670 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 91,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R601 AKR is a 2009 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R601 AKR, 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 R601 AKR registered?

R601 AKR is a 2009 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 November 2009.

Is R601 AKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 AKR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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