MOT History from tests of petrol TOYOTA STARLETs year 1993

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Pass percent:54.30%

(The average a petrol TOYOTA STARLET year 1993 passes without issue)

Based on:4,066 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	463
Headlamp aim out of alignment	392
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	355
Brake pipe excessively corroded	342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	172
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	108
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	103
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	98
Registration plate issues	98
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	95
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	90
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	90
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	85
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	84
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	73
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	73
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	61
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	57
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	53
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	49
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	43
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	41
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	36
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	36
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	33
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	33
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	33
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	33
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	33
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	32
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	30
Rear brake binding	30
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	29
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	29
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	28
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	28
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	26
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	26
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	25
Rear brake application uneven	25
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	25
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	24
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	24
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	24
Front brake application uneven	24
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	24
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	23
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	23
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	22
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	22
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	21
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	20
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	19
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	19
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	19
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	18
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	18
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	17
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	17
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	17
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	16
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	15
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	15
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	14
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	14
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	14
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	14
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	14
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	13
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	13
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	13
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	12
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	12
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	12
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	12
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	12
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	11
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	11
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	11
Windscreen has damage	11
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	11
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	11
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	11
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	10
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	10
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard \|7.1.3\|	10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	9
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	9
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	9
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	8
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	8
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	7
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.D.1\|	7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	7
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	7
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	6
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	6
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	6
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	6
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	6
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\|	6

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Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	463
Headlamp aim out of alignment	392
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	355
Brake pipe excessively corroded	342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	172
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	108
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	103
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	98
Registration plate issues	98
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	95
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	90
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	90
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	85
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	84
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	73
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	73
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	61
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	57
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	53
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	49
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	43
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	41
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	36
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	36
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	33
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	33
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	33
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	33
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	33
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	32
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	30
Rear brake binding	30
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	29
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	29
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	28
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	28
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	26
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	26
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	25
Rear brake application uneven	25
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	25
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	24
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	24
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	24
Front brake application uneven	24
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	24
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	23
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	23
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	22
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	22
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	21
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	20
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	19
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	19
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	19
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	18
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	18
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	17
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	17
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	17
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	16
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	15
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	15
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	14
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	14
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	14
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	14
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	14
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	13
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	13
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	13
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	12
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	12
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	12
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	12
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	12
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	11
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	11
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	11
Windscreen has damage	11
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	11
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	11
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	11
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	10
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	10
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard \|7.1.3\|	10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	9
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	9
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	9
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	8
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	8
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	7
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.D.1\|	7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	7
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	7
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	6
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	6
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	6
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	6
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	6
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\|	6

MOT History from tests of petrol TOYOTA STARLETs year 1993

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