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L271 DOD

1994 Toyota Starlet

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

123,621 mi
Last recorded123,621 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Toyota Starlet85,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL271 DOD
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2010 123,621 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside front and offside front shock absorber rubber boots split and perished

offside rear lght lense repaired with tape

Fail 11 Jun 2010 122,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2009 118,725 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 118,755 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 118,634 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leaks

O/S/R wheel bearing requires adjustment

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 113,189 miles

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

rear number plate slightley faded

Pass 26 Apr 2007 98,895 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 98,895 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2006 85,125 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 85,113 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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L271 DOD is a 1994 Toyota Starlet in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L271 DOD, 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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L271 DOD is a 1994 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 25 February 1994.

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