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L992 LNC

2005 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,986 mi
Last recorded130,986 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 2005 Toyota Starlet113,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL992 LNC
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 130,986 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 118,309 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 108,687 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 108,687 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2007 108,632 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 107,355 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 95,684 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 95,684 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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L992 LNC is a 2005 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 113,079 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 L992 LNC, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L992 LNC is a 2005 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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