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H17 LFT

1998 Toyota Starlet

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

650 mi
Last recorded650 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Starlet70,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 LFT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 650 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 375 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 17 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 56,322 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 119,251 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 119,251 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 108,720 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 102,974 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

eng sump corroded

underside surface corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2009 102,969 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

eng sump corroded

underside surface corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2008 98,752 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 98,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 89,979 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 84,554 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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H17 LFT is a 1998 Toyota Starlet in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H17 LFT, 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 H17 LFT registered?

H17 LFT is a 1998 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is H17 LFT safe to buy?

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