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L275 HYW

1994 Toyota Starlet

Grey Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,875 mi
Last recorded128,875 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota Starlet85,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL275 HYW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 128,875 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 127,715 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL PERISHED

Pass 5 Jan 2012 111,133 miles

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offside front wheel slight distorted

slight bodyy damage

Pass 7 Jan 2011 100,366 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 92,021 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 92,021 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 85,593 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 85,593 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 74,245 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 74,245 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 57,580 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 57,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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L275 HYW is a 1994 Toyota Starlet in Grey with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L275 HYW, 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 L275 HYW registered?

L275 HYW is a 1994 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L275 HYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L275 HYW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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