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L2 TWH

1997 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,354 mi
Last recorded64,354 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 TWH
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 64,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 64,011 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 63,663 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 62,610 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 62,113 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 61,595 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 61,055 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 60,203 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 59,060 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 57,870 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 54,851 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 50,643 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 47,446 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 44,667 miles

o/s and n/s front shock absorber dust covers split

slight deterioration to rear no plate

Fail 10 Jun 2011 44,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s and n/s front shock absorber dust covers split

slight deterioration to rear no plate

Pass 15 Jun 2010 42,602 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 40,368 miles

park b rake high but still reserve

rear no plate slight deterioration

Pass 27 Jul 2007 38,145 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 37,075 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre inner walls in poor condition

Fail 18 Jul 2006 37,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

o/s and n/s front tyre inner walls in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2005 35,999 miles

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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L2 TWH is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 73,648 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L2 TWH, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L2 TWH registered?

L2 TWH is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is L2 TWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L2 TWH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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