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WGV 281X

1982 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,060 mi
Last recorded85,060 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 1982 Toyota Starlet56,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGV 281X
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 85,060 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Jul 2020 85,057 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cross member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 80,883 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 80,877 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 74,545 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 67,935 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 61,140 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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WGV 281X is a 1982 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WGV 281X, 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.

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What year was WGV 281X registered?

WGV 281X is a 1982 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 16 March 1982.

Is WGV 281X safe to buy?

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