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L242 JKN

2004 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,623 mi
Last recorded75,623 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Starlet112,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL242 JKN
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 75,623 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 74,825 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 74,825 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 72,409 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 72,408 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 66,264 miles

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

all four tyres are road legal track day tyres...

all rear seats have been removed from the vehicle...

battery has been relocated in the rear of the vehicle...

Pass 23 Sep 2006 64,669 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 64,661 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 JKN is a 2004 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 112,934 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 L242 JKN, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L242 JKN registered?

L242 JKN is a 2004 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 24 February 2004.

Is L242 JKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L242 JKN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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