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L274 OTO

1994 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,772 mi
Last recorded121,772 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Toyota Starlet85,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL274 OTO
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 121,772 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 119,735 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 118,294 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 116,605 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 116,605 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 114,374 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 114,367 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 112,067 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 109,292 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 109,284 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 105,508 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 105,500 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 11 Jun 2009 101,974 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 101,974 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 97,541 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 92,259 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 86,342 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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L274 OTO is a 1994 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L274 OTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L274 OTO registered?

L274 OTO is a 1994 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 24 June 1994.

Is L274 OTO safe to buy?

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