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L93 VCC

1993 Toyota Starlet

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,045 mi
Last recorded176,045 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Toyota Starlet87,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL93 VCC
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 176,045 miles

both front tyres very close to legel limit

Fail 16 Sep 2008 176,030 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 30 Oct 2007 157,251 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre on 3mm

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 29 Oct 2007 157,251 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre on 3mm

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 24 Oct 2006 137,124 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 137,124 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front pads getting low

offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

slight wear to front brake discs

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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L93 VCC is a 1993 Toyota Starlet in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 87,310 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 L93 VCC, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L93 VCC registered?

L93 VCC is a 1993 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L93 VCC safe to buy?

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