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L896 WYJ

2007 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,015 mi
Last recorded131,015 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Toyota Starlet121,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL896 WYJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 131,015 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 129,178 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 May 2016 126,329 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 126,319 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 123,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

just pass exhaust emission

Fail 15 Apr 2015 123,310 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 115,036 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 102,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 102,755 miles

Centre An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 93,447 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 93,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

front brakes worn

oil leaks

Fail 24 Jul 2009 91,090 miles

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

Large bore tail exhaust fitted only just passed emmissions on lambda reading

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 91,090 miles

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

Large bore tail exhaust fitted only just passed emmissions on lambda reading

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2008 80,772 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear gearbox mount collapsed

Fail 8 Aug 2008 80,727 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear gearbox mount collapsed

Pass 5 Jul 2007 69,162 miles

FRONT DISCS WARPED

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 69,156 miles

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

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

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

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

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WARPED

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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L896 WYJ is a 2007 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 L896 WYJ, 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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L896 WYJ is a 2007 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 11 July 2007.

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