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R279 TKY

1997 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,213 mi
Last recorded66,213 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 TKY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2012 66,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 66,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2011 64,831 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 64,831 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 59,747 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 56,708 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 53,792 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 149,825 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 43,982 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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R279 TKY is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 73,648 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 R279 TKY, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R279 TKY registered?

R279 TKY is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R279 TKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R279 TKY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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