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UTA 616X

1982 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1166cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1982 Toyota Starlet56,737 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTA 616X
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,166cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026
Pass 10 Dec 2024
Pass 23 Feb 2015 92,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013
Pass 12 Jan 2013
Pass 7 Jan 2012

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010
Fail 2 Nov 2010

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering column shaft locking device missing (2.1.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 66,472 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 61,891 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 61,891 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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UTA 616X is a 1982 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,166cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 56,737 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 UTA 616X, 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 44 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 UTA 616X registered?

UTA 616X is a 1982 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 6 January 1982.

Is UTA 616X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTA 616X shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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