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L157 SSL

1994 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,491 mi
Last recorded122,491 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Toyota Starlet85,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL157 SSL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 122,491 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 122,491 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 114,873 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 102,177 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 93,474 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 93,426 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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L157 SSL is a 1994 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L157 SSL, 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 L157 SSL registered?

L157 SSL is a 1994 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 8 April 1994.

Is L157 SSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L157 SSL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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