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S962 OPX

2002 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,906 mi
Last recorded112,906 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Toyota Starlet87,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS962 OPX
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 112,906 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 112,906 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 105,518 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2012 105,516 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 99,939 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 91,088 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 91,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 67,804 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 67,789 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 55,001 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 46,484 miles

nearside rear tyre petrished

offside headlamp just acceptable

Pass 15 Oct 2005 41,700 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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S962 OPX is a 2002 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S962 OPX, 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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What year was S962 OPX registered?

S962 OPX is a 2002 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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