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L2 VMB

1997 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,515 mi
Last recorded69,515 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 VMB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 69,515 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 62,296 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 62,296 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 60,865 miles

Coolant leak

exhaust deteriorated

light corroded on front brake disc surfaces

Pass 12 Oct 2012 59,251 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 57,114 miles

both front discs pitted on inside edge

inside brake pads look as if getting low or on limit

nearside front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,717 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 53,052 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 50,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

scaratches to offside front bumper

Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,667 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 45,723 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 41,353 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 VMB is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VMB, 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.

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What year was L2 VMB registered?

L2 VMB is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 16 August 1997.

Is L2 VMB safe to buy?

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