MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,914 miAbove average mileage for this year
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handbrake efficiency 18%
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
handbrake efficiency 18%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
handbrake efficiency 17%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
handbrake efficiency 17%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
parking brake just met requirements 17%
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
car lowered
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front bumper loose
front brake hoses are non originasl and look as if they may be able to touch moving parts
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front bumper loose
front brake hoses are non originasl and look as if they may be able to touch moving parts
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Toyota Starlet?
Based on 379,267 MOT tests across 32,146 vehicles.
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L557 SWT is a 2008 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 L557 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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What year was L557 SWT registered?
L557 SWT is a 2008 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 April 2008.
Is L557 SWT safe to buy?
The MOT history for L557 SWT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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