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L135 MBL

1994 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,291 mi
Last recorded125,291 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 Toyota Starlet85,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL135 MBL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 125,291 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2015 125,291 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2014 117,361 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2014 117,361 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 111,484 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 101,910 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2011 89,568 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 89,568 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 86,609 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 73,028 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 73,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 71,036 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 66,492 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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L135 MBL is a 1994 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 85,796 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L135 MBL, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L135 MBL registered?

L135 MBL is a 1994 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L135 MBL safe to buy?

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