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L798 WPX

2008 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,474 mi
Last recorded81,474 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Starlet124,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL798 WPX
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 81,474 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 81,282 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Noise

Rear Seats, Seatbelts And Stalks Missing

Fail 9 Apr 2018 81,282 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Noise

Rear Seats, Seatbelts And Stalks Missing

Fail 16 Jan 2018

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both rear seats been removed at time of test ,seat and seat belts not tested

Pass 24 Dec 2016 75,562 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

exhaust noisy

Fail 10 Dec 2016 75,057 miles

Front registration plate incorrect too small (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Oil leak ()

exhaust noisy

Pass 28 Jan 2016 69,752 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 69,735 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 147,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front side lights dull

o/s/r fog light unit loose

Pass 8 Feb 2011 133,710 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 133,710 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 120,721 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 120,627 miles

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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L798 WPX is a 2008 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L798 WPX, 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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L798 WPX is a 2008 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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