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S242 RUH

2001 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,827 mi
Last recorded101,827 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Starlet103,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 RUH
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 101,827 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 95,665 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 95,665 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 95,180 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 92,105 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 91,534 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Number plate cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2019 90,306 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 89,100 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 86,932 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 85,448 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 83,519 miles

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

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 12 Feb 2014 78,748 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 78,748 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 76,978 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 74,724 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 74,711 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 71,767 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 70,010 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 70,010 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 66,684 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 62,998 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 62,998 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 58,087 miles

battery req'd. front wiper blades poor clearing.

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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S242 RUH is a 2001 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 S242 RUH, 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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What year was S242 RUH registered?

S242 RUH is a 2001 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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