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P385 PLX

2003 Toyota Starlet

White Diesel 1453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

195,677 mi
Last recorded195,677 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Starlet112,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 PLX
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,453cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 195,677 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 181,023 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 181,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 163,177 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 145,822 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 145,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 127,627 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 125,864 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 124,067 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2008 124,040 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2007 121,284 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2006 109,500 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 109,500 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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P385 PLX is a 2003 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,453cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P385 PLX, 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.

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What year was P385 PLX registered?

P385 PLX is a 2003 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is P385 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P385 PLX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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