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L557 SWT

2008 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,914 mi
Last recorded173,914 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Starlet124,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL557 SWT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 173,914 miles

handbrake efficiency 18%

Fail 1 Jun 2021 173,914 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

handbrake efficiency 18%

Pass 28 May 2020 173,635 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake efficiency 17%

Fail 28 May 2020 173,635 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

handbrake efficiency 17%

Pass 8 Apr 2019 172,695 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake just met requirements 17%

Pass 14 Apr 2015 170,255 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 170,255 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 165,296 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

car lowered

Pass 4 Apr 2013 161,654 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 161,654 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 151,440 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 142,141 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 142,139 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 140,251 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 133,831 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 133,831 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 127,092 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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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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L557 SWT is a 2008 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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