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L295 SGW

2005 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

261,788 mi
Last recorded261,788 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Toyota Starlet113,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL295 SGW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 261,788 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

side sills and arch covers fitted covering some prescribed areas

some corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas

Pass 28 Jan 2016 248,992 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 248,971 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 224,897 miles

nearside cv boot perished

rear brakes in a poor condition

slight exhaust blow

slight play in the nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 22 Dec 2014 224,897 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside cv boot perished

rear brakes in a poor condition

slight exhaust blow

slight play in the nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Feb 2014 145,131 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 143,310 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 143,327 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 136,481 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 130,598 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 130,585 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 wheel slight play in wheel bearing

both number plate lights dim

Pass 13 Feb 2010 119,398 miles

slight play in n/s/r wheel

Pass 17 Feb 2009 109,959 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 109,943 miles

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

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

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

3 of the wheel haveslight play

both rear top mounts loose

sidelight r blue

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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L295 SGW is a 2005 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L295 SGW, 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 L295 SGW registered?

L295 SGW is a 2005 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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