CarVerify

Free Car Check

K347 NSL

1993 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1296cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

98,956 mi
Last recorded98,956 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Toyota Starlet87,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK347 NSL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 98,956 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 98,941 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel filler neck heavily corroded, will lead to eventual leak

Fail 29 Aug 2008 98,932 miles

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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

all shock absorbers corroded

all suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2007 96,336 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 96,336 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

drivers mirrow cracked but not effecting rear veiw

Pass 19 Aug 2006 93,497 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 93,498 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

offside front mirror glass broken

Pass 26 Aug 2005 90,816 miles

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear handbrake cable outer adrift.will sieze over time

radiator core starting to corrod.not leaking.

sump corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2005 90,816 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear handbrake cable outer adrift.will sieze over time

radiator core starting to corrod.not leaking.

sump corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2005 90,648 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Toyota Starlet reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K347 NSL is a 1993 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 87,310 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 K347 NSL, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K347 NSL?

You can check the full history of K347 NSL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K347 NSL registered?

K347 NSL is a 1993 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 10 June 1993.

Is K347 NSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K347 NSL shows 10 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K347 NSL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K347 NSL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.