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L128 PRC

2001 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

199,660 mi
Last recorded199,660 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota Starlet103,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL128 PRC
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 199,660 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 198,366 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 196,847 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 190,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Front windows tinted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer face of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer face of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 186,983 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 184,213 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 176,355 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 176,343 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 161,363 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 160,785 miles

1.slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Mar 2011 158,729 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 158,529 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 157,677 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 156,295 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 154,523 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 151,468 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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L128 PRC is a 2001 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 103,462 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 L128 PRC, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L128 PRC is a 2001 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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