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E53 LLT

1988 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,943 mi
Last recorded76,943 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2006
Typical for 1988 Toyota Starlet69,583 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE53 LLT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2006 76,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre poor condition

Fail 4 Oct 2006 76,559 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre exhaust poor condition.

Chip in windscreen.

N/S mudflap insecure

All four roadsprings rusty.

n/s/f tyre wall poor condition.

Pass 2 Sep 2005 71,544 miles

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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E53 LLT is a 1988 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E53 LLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E53 LLT?

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What year was E53 LLT registered?

E53 LLT is a 1988 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E53 LLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E53 LLT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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