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L871 LNE

2009 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

155,008 mi
Last recorded155,008 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2009 Toyota Starlet126,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL871 LNE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 155,008 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

drivers sun visor poor condition

front wipers poor condition

Fail 10 Jan 2015 154,879 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

drivers sun visor poor condition

front wipers poor condition

nearside hand brake low effort

Pass 8 Jan 2014 140,173 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front headlamps poor

Fail 8 Jan 2014 140,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front headlamps poor

Pass 12 Jan 2013 125,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 125,923 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 117,480 miles

offside hand brake low effort

Pass 8 Jan 2011 108,457 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 108,457 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 99,170 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jan 2010 99,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 90,937 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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L871 LNE is a 2009 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 126,694 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 L871 LNE, 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 17 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L871 LNE is a 2009 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 January 2009.

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