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L429 LCK

1997 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,935 mi
Last recorded69,935 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL429 LCK
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2007 69,935 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 69,935 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 66,816 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 66,816 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 62,720 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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L429 LCK is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 L429 LCK, 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 L429 LCK registered?

L429 LCK is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is L429 LCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L429 LCK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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