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L981 NWT

1993 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,001 mi
Last recorded72,001 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 1993 Toyota Starlet87,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL981 NWT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 72,001 miles

general under body corrostion

Fail 20 Feb 2017 72,001 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

general under body corrostion

Pass 23 Mar 2015 69,897 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 69,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,533 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 65,533 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 61,085 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,085 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,297 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 59,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 56,145 miles

front brake imbalance 24%

Pass 30 Apr 2010 54,505 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 54,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 51,875 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 51,875 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)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 51,140 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 50,454 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 49,334 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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L981 NWT is a 1993 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L981 NWT, 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 L981 NWT registered?

L981 NWT is a 1993 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 29 September 1993.

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