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M303 ELD

2008 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

199,311 mi
Last recorded199,311 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota Starlet124,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM303 ELD
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 199,311 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 186,144 miles

Engine oil leak

Engine oil leak still contaminating underside of the vehicle

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 186,081 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 177,320 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 177,320 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2013 169,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2013 169,582 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 165,114 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 165,090 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 147,142 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 136,004 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 117,709 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 96,347 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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M303 ELD is a 2008 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 124,620 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 M303 ELD, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M303 ELD is a 2008 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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