Toyota Starlet MOT Results

Registered in 1996
65.3% pass rate
from 504 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Starlet is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.99% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.60% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.40% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (82% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp (82% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp (82% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.20% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.20% fail on Horn
  • 9.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.4% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Drive shafts (140% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Joints (140% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.40% fail on Joints
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.99% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.79% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Tank
    • 0.40% fail on Integral vehicle structure (80% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (80% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Chassis
      • 0.20% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.20% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.20% fail on Doors
      • 0.20% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
    • 0.20% fail on Seats
      • 0.20% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 6.5% fail on Suspension (47% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.99% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (79% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Springs
      • 0.40% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.40% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.20% fail on Axles
      • 0.20% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.20% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.20% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility
    • 4.0% fail on Wipers
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
  • 5.4% fail on Brakes (52% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Brake performance (43% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 0.99% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.20% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.99% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (68% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% better than other 1996 cars)
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.99% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.79% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.60% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.60% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.20% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.20% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.60% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.60% fail on Hand lever
  • 5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.60% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.60% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.20% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.20% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.20% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (55% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.99% fail on Condition
      • 0.79% fail on Prescribed areas (70% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Airbags
      • 0.20% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.99% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.99% fail on Registration plates

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