MOT History from tests of petrol TOYOTA STARLETs year 1986

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Pass percent:54.14%

(The average a petrol TOYOTA STARLET year 1986 passes without issue)

Based on:724 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	66
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	45
Brake pipe excessively corroded	43
Headlamp aim out of alignment	42
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	41
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	40
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	26
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Registration plate issues	12
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	11
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	11
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	11
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	7
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	5
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	5
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	4
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Subframe 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
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Windscreen has damage	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Brake warning device not working correctly \|3.3.D.3a\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Lower Ball joint excessively corroded and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	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
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired not attached underneath \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelbox \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened \|3.5.1i\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose kinked \|3.6.B.4b\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Outer 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 wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland \|2.5.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland \|2.5.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating \|1.2.1 \|e\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at mid joint \|8.2.1.1 \|b\|\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|5.3.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Rear Coil spring insecure lowering springs do not locate when let down from jacked position \|5.3.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under floor to sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f " A " post \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Offside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
Offside Front Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Rear brake binding	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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MOT History from tests of petrol TOYOTA STARLETs year 1986

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