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L11 JHB

1997 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,095 mi
Last recorded71,095 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 JHB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 71,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 71,094 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 67,092 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 67,015 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 63,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 61,171 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 61,171 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 58,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Unable to view front pads

Fail 26 Jul 2021 58,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Unable to view front pads

Pass 14 Aug 2020 56,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Unable to view front pads

Pass 23 Jul 2019 53,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 51,154 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 51,154 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 48,462 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 46,325 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 43,930 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 41,560 miles

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall scuffed.

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall/tread cracked.

Fail 28 Aug 2014 41,560 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall scuffed.

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall/tread cracked.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 41,554 miles

offside rear and nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Oct 2012 41,547 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 41,459 miles

neear side wiper split

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,310 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 41,027 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 40,699 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 40,047 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 39,181 miles

o/s/,and n/s/rear outer tyre walls perrishing.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 35,127 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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L11 JHB is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 73,648 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 L11 JHB, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L11 JHB registered?

L11 JHB is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 25 October 1997.

Is L11 JHB safe to buy?

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