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L50 AEW

1997 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,693 mi
Last recorded67,693 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 AEW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 67,693 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 63,788 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 63,728 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 59,901 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 56,776 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 56,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 53,788 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 51,853 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 48,103 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 46,066 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 44,470 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 42,761 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 41,448 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 39,800 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 38,130 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 36,632 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 52,224 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 34,425 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,425 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,760 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,665 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,685 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 26,421 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 24,422 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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L50 AEW is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L50 AEW, 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 L50 AEW registered?

L50 AEW is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 May 1997.

Is L50 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L50 AEW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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