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L953 VLM

1993 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,668 mi
Last recorded57,668 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Toyota Starlet87,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL953 VLM
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,668 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear 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 Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 52,133 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 56,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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L953 VLM is a 1993 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 L953 VLM, 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.

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What year was L953 VLM registered?

L953 VLM is a 1993 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L953 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L953 VLM shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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