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R887 BLF

2002 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,034 mi
Last recorded129,034 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Starlet87,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 BLF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 129,034 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 129,034 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 123,059 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 117,476 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

geabox mount deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2015 117,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 111,198 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 106,714 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 106,714 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 104,972 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 98,282 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 91,191 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 84,147 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 84,147 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 77,124 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 69,539 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 69,539 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 61,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 61,044 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 53,960 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 53,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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R887 BLF is a 2002 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 87,014 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 R887 BLF, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R887 BLF is a 2002 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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