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L88 WWY

2007 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

288,485 mi
Last recorded288,485 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Toyota Starlet121,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 WWY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 288,485 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 276,821 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 275,343 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 274,980 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise : both rear brake backing plates corroded

advise : nearside rear hand brake performance slightly low, may require adjustment, new caliper

Pass 31 Mar 2022 270,585 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 268,011 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 254,194 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 250,611 miles

rear brake discs worn o/s/r shocker damp

Pass 15 Apr 2016 244,216 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 229,565 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 211,875 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 211,875 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

both front tyres are close to worn out

Pass 25 Feb 2013 195,630 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 195,630 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

both front brake hoses are secured with cable ties wich are now loose they ought to be secured with a nut and bolt to the strut

Pass 17 Feb 2012 181,329 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 181,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

the rear fog lamp lens is starting to fade and will be showing a white light by the next mot test

Fail 25 Feb 2011 169,657 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 169,657 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 151,925 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 133,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 11,837 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 112,652 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 112,652 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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L88 WWY is a 2007 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 121,140 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L88 WWY, 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 19 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L88 WWY registered?

L88 WWY is a 2007 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 April 2007.

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