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E283 LCW

1988 Toyota Starlet

Beige Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,399 mi
Last recorded119,399 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2006
Typical for 1988 Toyota Starlet69,583 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE283 LCW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2006 119,399 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion at n/s/f valance

oil leak

slight corrosion at o/s/r wheel arch

slight corrosion to rear floor area on o/s/r and n/s/r

Fail 5 Jun 2006 119,389 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Starlet?

Based on 379,267 MOT tests across 32,146 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
3,843
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
32,146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,266
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,965
Headlamp aim too low 7,146
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,989
Stop lamp not working 6,412
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E283 LCW is a 1988 Toyota Starlet in Beige with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 69,583 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Starlet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,266 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E283 LCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Starlet typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 38 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E283 LCW registered?

E283 LCW is a 1988 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 24 March 1988.

Is E283 LCW safe to buy?

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