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E8 LBM

1998 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,414 mi
Last recorded93,414 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Starlet70,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 LBM
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 93,414 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 82,421 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,221 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 29 Mar 2017 81,204 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2015 78,785 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 75,510 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 75,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 67,060 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 58,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,974 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 53,973 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 50,189 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 50,189 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 45,953 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,944 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 39,978 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 39,978 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 35,578 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 35,578 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 29,980 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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E8 LBM is a 1998 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 70,199 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 E8 LBM, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E8 LBM registered?

E8 LBM is a 1998 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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