Toyota Starlet Gli (1993)
1993 Toyota Starlet Gli
CarHunch is tracking 123 1993 Toyota Starlet Gli vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
The 1993 Toyota Starlet GLI has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 60%, well below the UK average of 80%, which suggests these cars are ageing less gracefully than most. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, and the average failure count of 0.01 per vehicle indicates that when these cars do fail, it's usually minor stuff.
At an average mileage of 84,008 miles for cars that are now 31 years old, these Starlets have been well-used but not thrashed, which is respectable longevity. If you're considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection done specifically on wear-and-tear items like suspension and exhausts rather than structural issues—the data suggests that's where the failures cluster.
We have 123 1993 Toyota Starlet Gli vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1993 Toyota Starlet Gli
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 122 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 75% | 1 |
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