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L351 GFJ

2004 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,696 mi
Last recorded186,696 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Starlet112,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL351 GFJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 186,696 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2015 186,683 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 186,615 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 172,634 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 171,825 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2011 159,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 137,788 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 137,788 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 113,872 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 113,872 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 96,076 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

only just passed lambda measurment for emissions

Fail 5 Apr 2008 95,625 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

only just passed lambda measurment for emissions

Fail 1 May 2007 76,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F Tyre wearing low on inner edge

N/S/R Lower stop light not working

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

O/S/F Tyre wearing low on inner edge

O/S/R Upper stop light not working

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 76,914 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing low on inner edge

N/S/R Lower stop light not working

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O/S/F Tyre wearing low on inner edge

O/S/R Upper stop light not working

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 May 2006 53,865 miles

o/s headlamp fixed with plastic packer and gaff tape!

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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L351 GFJ is a 2004 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 112,934 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 L351 GFJ, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L351 GFJ is a 2004 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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