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LKZ 2535

1998 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,247 mi
Last recorded80,247 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Toyota Starlet70,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKZ 2535
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2008 80,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front position lamps slightly discoloured

only front seats fitted at time of test

slight corrosion n/s and o/s chassis

steering wheel worn

vehicle heavily modified and suspension lowered

Fail 31 Jan 2008 80,225 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front position lamps slightly discoloured

only front seats fitted at time of test

slight corrosion n/s and o/s chassis

steering wheel worn

vehicle heavily modified and suspension lowered

Pass 20 May 2006 77,745 miles

no rear seat fitted at time of test

Fail 18 May 2006 77,745 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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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LKZ 2535 is a 1998 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 70,199 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 LKZ 2535, 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 28 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 LKZ 2535 registered?

LKZ 2535 is a 1998 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is LKZ 2535 safe to buy?

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