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L242 LHD

1994 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,992 mi
Last recorded12,992 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Toyota Starlet85,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL242 LHD
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 12,992 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2008 12,752 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all major components heavaly corroded but not afecting strenth

rear panel corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 28 May 2008 12,752 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all major components heavaly corroded but not afecting strenth

rear panel corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 5 Jun 2007 12,262 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all major components heavyly corroded but not affecting strength

rear panel corroded through but not in a prescribed area

Fail 5 Jun 2007 12,262 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all major components heavyly corroded but not affecting strength

rear panel corroded through but not in a prescribed area

Pass 1 Jun 2006 11,794 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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L242 LHD is a 1994 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LHD, 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 L242 LHD registered?

L242 LHD is a 1994 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 9 June 1994.

Is L242 LHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L242 LHD 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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