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XEB 233T

1979 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

647 mi
Last recorded647 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1979 Toyota Starlet47,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEB 233T
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 647 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 98,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f brake slight sticking

Pass 10 Oct 2008 96,543 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 96,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 92,564 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 86,300 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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XEB 233T is a 1979 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 47,069 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 XEB 233T, 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 47 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XEB 233T?

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What year was XEB 233T registered?

XEB 233T is a 1979 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 5 January 1979.

Is XEB 233T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEB 233T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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