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L80 BWL

1997 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,326 mi
Last recorded118,326 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 BWL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 118,326 miles

nearside front tyre wearing

Fail 20 Feb 2012 118,324 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing

Pass 25 Feb 2011 99,948 miles

exhaust blowing on joint slightly

offside front tyre wearing

Fail 18 Feb 2011 99,944 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre wearing

Pass 7 Jan 2010 86,241 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 13 Jan 2009 78,888 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 78,888 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front 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 25 Jan 2008 73,321 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 73,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 66,451 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 56,842 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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L80 BWL is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 73,648 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 L80 BWL, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L80 BWL is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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