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L721 LUX

2006 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1331cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,157 mi
Last recorded135,157 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Toyota Starlet115,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL721 LUX
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,331cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 135,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

body modified in places

passenger seats removed

Pass 5 Aug 2017 133,995 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 131,118 miles

rear brake discs badly corroded

rear brakes imbalanced

vehicle appears to have been unused for period of time

Fail 31 Oct 2011 131,118 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake discs badly corroded

rear brakes imbalanced

vehicle appears to have been unused for period of time

Pass 19 Aug 2010 130,541 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 117,992 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 117,992 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/F Sun visor not held secure

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 107,505 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 107,505 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 96,638 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 96,544 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front shock absorbers

Pass 3 Feb 2006 79,148 miles

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

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

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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L721 LUX is a 2006 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,331cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 115,996 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 L721 LUX, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L721 LUX registered?

L721 LUX is a 2006 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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