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L384 XLR

1994 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

33,941 mi
Last recorded33,941 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota Starlet85,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL384 XLR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 33,941 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 30,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear seats slightly loose, but still secure

restricted view of the outer sills, covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2020 26,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

No side repeaters, wrap around indicators fitted.

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Outer Sills difficult to inspect due to covers.

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 23,751 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2017 7,909 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 7,895 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 15 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2016 15 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 234,007 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 229,899 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 229,873 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 223,743 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 223,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 220,302 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 208,657 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 208,657 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 186,221 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 186,221 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 163,855 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 163,452 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

imported vehicle non-cat

Pass 31 Oct 2006 126,887 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 126,642 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2006 125,792 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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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L384 XLR is a 1994 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 85,796 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 L384 XLR, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L384 XLR is a 1994 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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