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L217 JFR

1994 Toyota Starlet

Beige Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,708 mi
Last recorded101,708 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1994 Toyota Starlet85,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL217 JFR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 101,708 miles

n/s and o/s front back plates corroded.

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded.

slight corrosion to o/s outer sill.

Fail 27 Feb 2017 101,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s front back plates corroded.

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded.

slight corrosion to o/s outer sill.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 97,880 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 94,331 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 94,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 91,042 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 89,445 miles

exhaust front pipe corroded

o/s front back plate corroded.

Fail 20 Aug 2013 89,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust front pipe corroded

o/s front back plate corroded.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 85,354 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake back plates corroded.

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2011 81,754 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 81,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 79,094 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 75,441 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 70,178 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 70,178 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 67,237 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 62,673 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 59,039 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 59,039 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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L217 JFR is a 1994 Toyota Starlet in Beige with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 85,796 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 L217 JFR, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L217 JFR registered?

L217 JFR is a 1994 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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