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P661 LSR

2009 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

208,885 mi
Last recorded208,885 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Starlet126,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP661 LSR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 208,885 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS headlamps dulled (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 205,611 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS tyres wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 195,348 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 186,104 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 171,984 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 158,902 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 136,616 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s & o/s door handle damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2013 136,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s door handle damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2012 115,193 miles

Front & rear tyres different aspect ratio

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 115,193 miles

Front & rear tyres different aspect ratio

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 115,088 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 106,772 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 106,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 97,514 miles

Advise both front tyres are wearing on inside.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 86,155 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 86,155 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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P661 LSR is a 2009 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 126,694 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 P661 LSR, 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 17 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P661 LSR is a 2009 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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