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M962 ELB

2003 Toyota Starlet

Blue Diesel 1450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,055 mi
Last recorded106,055 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 2003 Toyota Starlet112,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM962 ELB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 106,055 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 106,055 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2007 82,179 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 82,179 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 May 2006 67,442 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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M962 ELB is a 2003 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,450cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 112,004 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 M962 ELB, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M962 ELB registered?

M962 ELB is a 2003 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is M962 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M962 ELB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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