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L357 MJH

2008 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

132,752 mi
Last recorded132,752 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 2008 Toyota Starlet124,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL357 MJH
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2010 132,752 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 132,752 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 7 Jun 2010 131,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 119,485 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 119,460 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 107,606 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 107,606 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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L357 MJH is a 2008 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 124,620 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 L357 MJH, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L357 MJH registered?

L357 MJH is a 2008 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is L357 MJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L357 MJH shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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