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L246 LNE

2005 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,538 mi
Last recorded184,538 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Toyota Starlet113,079 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL246 LNE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 184,538 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 168,896 miles

both side rear hand brake and foot brake may requir futher adjustment in future.

surface corosion under body.

Fail 19 May 2012 168,896 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 168,841 miles

Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake disc coroaded.

surface corosion under body.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 153,781 miles

front flexi hoses should be secured to shock absorbers

Pass 21 Oct 2006 128,744 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 128,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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L246 LNE is a 2005 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 113,079 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 L246 LNE, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L246 LNE registered?

L246 LNE is a 2005 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is L246 LNE safe to buy?

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