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S779 TCV

2017 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

170,961 mi
Last recorded170,961 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Toyota Starlet100,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 TCV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 170,961 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2025 169,614 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 168,556 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 166,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 157,518 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/ cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 149,736 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 148,595 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 137,039 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 123,030 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 123,000 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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S779 TCV is a 2017 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2017 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 100,656 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 S779 TCV, 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 9 years old, this Toyota Starlet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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S779 TCV is a 2017 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 June 2017.

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