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L273 SFM

1994 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,978 mi
Last recorded166,978 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1994 Toyota Starlet85,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL273 SFM
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 166,978 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 153,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper strut top slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2018 102,480 miles

noise when rear brakes applied

Fail 10 Apr 2018 151,739 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly strut top coroded (2.5.B.1b)

noise when rear brakes applied

Pass 22 Mar 2017 147,180 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front head light stone chipped

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 147,175 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front head light stone chipped

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 134,355 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 123,803 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 120,102 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 120,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 115,996 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 112,311 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 112,309 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 110,703 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 110,703 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 105,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

washers weak

Pass 3 Jun 2008 105,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

washers weak

Pass 5 Jun 2007 98,484 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 98,356 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s wiper ends split

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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L273 SFM is a 1994 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L273 SFM, 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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L273 SFM is a 1994 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 15 April 1994.

Is L273 SFM safe to buy?

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