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MOT History from tests of petrol TOYOTA STARLETs year 1988

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mot history
Pass percent:60.12%
(The average a petrol TOYOTA STARLET year 1988 passes without issue)
Based on:504 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively37
Headlamp aim out of alignment31
Brake pipe excessively corroded29
Registration plate lamp issues28
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|20
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|12
Brakes imbalanced across an axle11
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|9
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|8
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Registration plate issues4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Windscreen has damage2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Horn not working |1.6.2a|2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|2
Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Brake hose damaged2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Front brake application uneven1
Offside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|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 Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Front Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|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
Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Offside Front Upper 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 Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, 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
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked top to bottom and to the side |3.2 |c| |i||1
Seat belt missing all rears |7.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe split pin locking devise missing |2.1.3 |f| |i||1
Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe split pin locking devise missing |2.1.3 |f| |i||1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden |2.4.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Rear Vehicle Identification Number not legible |6.3.5.a|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside 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
Rear brake binding1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component 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 Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|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.

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