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UBD 355W

1980 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1166cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,387 mi
Last recorded49,387 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1980 Toyota Starlet50,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBD 355W
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,166cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2011 49,387 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

condition of n/s/f tyre

front bumper badly damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2011 49,387 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

condition of n/s/f tyre

front bumper badly damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,910 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

condition of n/s/f tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2010 48,906 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

condition of n/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,491 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate damaged

general corrosion to under body & suspension parts

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 21 Sep 2009 48,487 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate damaged

general corrosion to under body & suspension parts

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2008 47,918 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 47,916 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 47,376 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 47,372 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 46,621 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 46,621 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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UBD 355W is a 1980 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,166cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 50,328 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 UBD 355W, 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 46 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UBD 355W registered?

UBD 355W is a 1980 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 3 October 1980.

Is UBD 355W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBD 355W shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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