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R69 WEG

1997 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

93,842 mi
Last recorded93,842 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 WEG
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 93,842 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 93,839 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 92,811 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 91,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Both rear tyres getting poor condition age cracking.......

Fail 19 Feb 2015 90,125 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

adv radiator getting poor condition......

Pass 19 Feb 2015 90,125 miles

adv radiator getting poor condition......

Fail 19 Mar 2014 85,351 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 85,351 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 82,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 81,504 miles

Aims on limit at time of test

Fail 23 Apr 2012 81,504 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Aims on limit at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2011 80,159 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 76,852 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2010 76,852 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 82,968 miles

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

front end damage

oil leak from power steering pump

Fail 20 Apr 2009 72,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front end damage

oil leak from power steering pump

Pass 30 Apr 2008 69,392 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

damage to n/s/f of vehicle

Fail 30 Apr 2008 69,392 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

damage to n/s/f of vehicle

Pass 9 May 2007 66,197 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 66,188 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 61,759 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 61,759 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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R69 WEG is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 R69 WEG, 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 R69 WEG registered?

R69 WEG is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 8 September 1997.

Is R69 WEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R69 WEG shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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