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PYM 345Y

1983 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,033 mi
Last recorded85,033 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1983 Toyota Starlet56,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYM 345Y
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2012 85,033 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 85,033 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 84,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 84,403 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 81,407 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 77,481 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 72,982 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 72,967 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 69,702 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 65,100 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 65,008 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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PYM 345Y is a 1983 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1983 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 56,257 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 PYM 345Y, 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 43 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PYM 345Y registered?

PYM 345Y is a 1983 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 15 April 1983.

Is PYM 345Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYM 345Y shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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