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M226 LPJ

1995 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,924 mi
Last recorded79,924 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Toyota Starlet81,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM226 LPJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 79,924 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 79,924 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 65,719 miles

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

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

oil sump corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2008 65,681 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 65,681 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both sides inner rear brake pipes are lightly corroded

radiator leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2006 64,182 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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M226 LPJ is a 1995 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M226 LPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M226 LPJ?

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What year was M226 LPJ registered?

M226 LPJ is a 1995 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 6 June 1995.

Is M226 LPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M226 LPJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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