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M203 LCG

1995 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

120,590 mi
Last recorded120,590 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1995 Toyota Starlet81,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM203 LCG
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 120,590 miles

Oil leak

fuel tank corroded but not leaking

slight damage to chassie

Fail 6 May 2014 120,582 miles

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

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Oil leak

chassie has some slight damage

fuel tank corroded but not leaking

wireing underbonnet not suitable for the job its being used for

Pass 7 May 2013 114,109 miles

NON STANDARD SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS FITTED SUSPENSION HARD BUT EFFECTIVE

REAR SILENCER NON STANDARD BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY NOISY

Fail 2 May 2013 114,109 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

NON STANDARD SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS FITTED SUSPENSION HARD BUT EFFECTIVE

REAR SILENCER NON STANDARD BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY NOISY

Pass 26 Apr 2012 107,537 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 107,537 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 100,254 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 91,499 miles

both front outer c.v boots heavily perished

both steering rack boots perishing

poor beam image both headlights

Fail 26 Feb 2010 91,499 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front outer c.v boots heavily perished

both steering rack boots perishing

poor beam image both headlights

Pass 25 Feb 2009 91,081 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2009 91,072 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2008 89,070 miles

dual controls fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2007 86,310 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 86,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 83,797 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 83,797 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

dual controls fitted

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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M203 LCG is a 1995 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 81,512 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 M203 LCG, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M203 LCG is a 1995 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 7 March 1995.

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