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L486 SWT

2007 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,098 mi
Last recorded110,098 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Toyota Starlet121,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL486 SWT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 110,098 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 104,426 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2013 99,818 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 99,803 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 95,140 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 81,178 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

o/s inner c/v boot burst

Fail 20 Jan 2011 81,178 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

o/s inner c/v boot burst

Pass 9 Dec 2008 70,928 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 70,915 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 64,844 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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L486 SWT is a 2007 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 121,140 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 L486 SWT, 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 19 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L486 SWT registered?

L486 SWT is a 2007 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 20 November 2007.

Is L486 SWT safe to buy?

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