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L707 RMX

1998 Toyota Starlet

Maroon Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,639 mi
Last recorded179,639 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota Starlet70,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL707 RMX
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2009 179,639 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight movement in the steering system

Pass 27 Jun 2008 174,188 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front body panel is slightly damaged

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2007 165,650 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 161,623 miles

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

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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L707 RMX is a 1998 Toyota Starlet in Maroon with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 70,199 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 L707 RMX, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L707 RMX registered?

L707 RMX is a 1998 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is L707 RMX safe to buy?

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