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MOT History from tests of petrol TOYOTA STARLETs year 1985

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mot history
Pass percent:58.94%
(The average a petrol TOYOTA STARLET year 1985 passes without issue)
Based on:677 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues52
Headlamp aim out of alignment48
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively36
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|30
Brake hose excessively deteriorated27
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|26
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|14
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|12
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|11
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|11
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Brake pipe excessively corroded11
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|11
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|10
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|10
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|9
Registration plate issues8
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle6
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|5
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Emissions not tested |7.0|5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Rear brake application uneven5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|5
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|3
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Windscreen has damage3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|3
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|2
Horn not working |1.6.2a|2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Front brake application uneven2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|2
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Front Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure |2.5.C.1e|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Brake warning device indicates a leak in the brake system |3.3.E.3|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4b|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Brake warning device not working correctly |3.3.D.3a|1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.6d|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b|1
Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b|1
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1

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