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L100 MBE

1998 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,234 mi
Last recorded109,234 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota Starlet70,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 MBE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2011 109,234 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 106,582 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 106,562 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 99,223 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 99,223 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 92,844 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

oil contamination to underside.

Fail 28 Oct 2008 92,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 92,581 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 83,970 miles

battery requires replacement

radiator poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2006 74,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Off side rear tyre in poor condition

Radiator in very poor condition

Fail 17 Oct 2006 74,750 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Off side rear tyre in poor condition

Radiator in very poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2005 61,271 miles

advise slight coolant leak from radiator

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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L100 MBE is a 1998 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L100 MBE, 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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L100 MBE is a 1998 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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