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L556 SWT

2008 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,099 mi
Last recorded24,099 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2008 Toyota Starlet124,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL556 SWT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 24,099 miles

Front tyres worn close to limits on edges

Nearside front brake flexi hose insecure to shocker leg

Nearside rear brake disc outer face scored

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front shock absorber slightly wet around seal

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

Screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 May 2015 24,099 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Front tyres worn close to limits on edges

Nearside front brake flexi hose insecure to shocker leg

Nearside rear brake disc outer face scored

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front shock absorber slightly wet around seal

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

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2012 146,231 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2011 144,736 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/and /o/s/sill cover with plastic covered

Pass 31 Mar 2011 144,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/and /o/s/sill cover with plastic covered

Pass 8 Apr 2010 138,142 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

inside handbrake cover missing

plastic cover covering brake pipes

underseal under vehicle

Fail 2 Apr 2010 138,138 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

inside handbrake cover missing

plastic cover covering brake pipes

underseal under vehicle

Pass 2 Mar 2009 126,370 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 113,186 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 113,186 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L556 SWT is a 2008 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 124,620 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 L556 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 18 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L556 SWT is a 2008 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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