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L797 DKH

2005 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,331 mi
Last recorded180,331 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 2005 Toyota Starlet113,079 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL797 DKH
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 180,331 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

fluid leak from engine bay area

n/s headlamp chipped

o/s rear tyre rubbing on outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2008 178,229 miles

engine slightly smokey

fluid leak from engine bay area

n/s headlamp chipped and condensation in both headlamps

Fail 30 Aug 2008 178,216 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine slightly smokey

fluid leak from engine bay area

n/s headlamp chipped and condensation in both headlamps

Pass 25 Jul 2007 163,223 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 129,622 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2006 129,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L797 DKH is a 2005 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 113,079 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 L797 DKH, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L797 DKH is a 2005 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is L797 DKH safe to buy?

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