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R639 TJR

2001 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,639 mi
Last recorded164,639 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Starlet103,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 TJR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 164,639 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 164,639 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 161,498 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 161,498 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 144,850 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 144,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 129,289 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 112,079 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 112,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 98,732 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 85,303 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre tread low on edges

Fail 24 Sep 2011 85,303 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside rear tyre tread low on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2010 73,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 73,531 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 29 Sep 2009 66,695 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 61,355 miles

slight deteration on letters on rear number plate

Fail 18 Sep 2008 61,285 miles

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

slight deteration on letters on rear number plate

Pass 21 Sep 2007 57,105 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 57,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 53,010 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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R639 TJR is a 2001 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 103,462 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 R639 TJR, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R639 TJR is a 2001 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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