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L242 FFX

2007 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,135 mi
Last recorded51,135 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 2007 Toyota Starlet121,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL242 FFX
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,135 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 106,339 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 89,093 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs edges corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2008 74,912 miles

both front hubs slight play

front brake discs inner faces edges rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2007 64,722 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 64,722 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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L242 FFX is a 2007 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 121,140 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 L242 FFX, 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 19 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L242 FFX registered?

L242 FFX is a 2007 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 18 September 2007.

Is L242 FFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L242 FFX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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