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L333 LAR

2009 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,661 mi
Last recorded197,661 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2009 Toyota Starlet126,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 LAR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 197,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2014 187,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle too low for roller brake tester

Pass 26 Apr 2013 166,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear exhaust mount missing bui still secure

Fail 26 Apr 2013 166,786 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear exhaust mount missing bui still secure

fuel pressure regualtor too close to battery

Pass 28 Feb 2012 144,331 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 144,331 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L333 LAR is a 2009 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 126,694 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 L333 LAR, 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 17 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L333 LAR registered?

L333 LAR is a 2009 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is L333 LAR safe to buy?

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