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L953 XLP

2003 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

204,372 mi
Last recorded204,372 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Toyota Starlet112,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL953 XLP
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 204,372 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 204,365 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 196,845 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 196,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 183,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 170,387 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 144,509 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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L953 XLP is a 2003 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 112,004 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 XLP, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L953 XLP is a 2003 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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