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L598 MGM

2004 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

284,526 mi
Last recorded284,526 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Starlet112,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL598 MGM
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 284,526 miles

rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

slight play to o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 27 Sep 2024 284,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

slight play to o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Oct 2023 280,175 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front chassis corroding by gearbox mount

furl pipes corroding

power steering weak

rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 29 Sep 2023 280,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake hose (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose seat mounting loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front chassis corroding by gearbox mount

furl pipes corroding

power steering weak

rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 12 Apr 2022 272,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2011 260,922 miles

front cv gaiters starting to perrish

oil leak

slight play to rear wheel bearings

Fail 14 Feb 2011 260,921 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front cv gaiters starting to perrish

oil leak

slight play to rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Dec 2009 254,866 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 234,346 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 233,943 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 211,642 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 211,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2006 180,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 157,258 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 157,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L598 MGM is a 2004 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 112,934 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 L598 MGM, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L598 MGM is a 2004 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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