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L4 FBN

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,283 mi
Last recorded44,283 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 FBN
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 44,283 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion showing on both front lower suspension arms

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 44,254 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion showing on both front lower suspension arms

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 42,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler neck corroded at cap

Fail 3 Mar 2011 42,499 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler neck corroded at cap

Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,094 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 41,092 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 35,075 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,972 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,610 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 22,362 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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L4 FBN is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 74,705 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 L4 FBN, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L4 FBN registered?

L4 FBN is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is L4 FBN safe to buy?

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