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L777 LNF

2008 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,684 mi
Last recorded129,684 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Starlet124,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL777 LNF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 129,684 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 129,393 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 129,237 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 127,867 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 125,021 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 122,825 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 135,024 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 124,906 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 124,906 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 124,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 99,525 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 99,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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)

plastic side skirts fitted to sills

Pass 13 Jan 2009 93,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2009 93,443 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 73,873 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 73,873 miles

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

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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L777 LNF is a 2008 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L777 LNF, 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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L777 LNF is a 2008 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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