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P102 LVU

1997 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,396 mi
Last recorded106,396 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 LVU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 106,396 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 100,337 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 100,337 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 88,014 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 84,167 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 78,954 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 94,920 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 94,920 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 68,068 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 68,068 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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P102 LVU is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 73,648 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 P102 LVU, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P102 LVU registered?

P102 LVU is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P102 LVU safe to buy?

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