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N102 LAH

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,273 mi
Last recorded70,273 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN102 LAH
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 70,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear seats removed

Fail 17 Jan 2023 70,249 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear seats removed

Pass 12 Feb 2021 66,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

no rear seats fitted

rear wheels different size to front

Fail 12 Nov 2020 66,177 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Towbar with an unsafe modification to secondary components (6.1.6 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2019 54,841 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot seeping

Fail 11 Oct 2019 54,841 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot seeping

Pass 24 Aug 2017 53,919 miles

oil weeps

Fail 24 Aug 2017 53,919 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil weeps

Pass 18 Nov 2016 53,195 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 50,379 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 48,137 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,090 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 44,084 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 39,517 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 39,517 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 37,132 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 37,132 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 35,690 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 35,690 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking (perished)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 35,495 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Oct 2007 34,905 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 34,410 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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N102 LAH is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 74,705 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 N102 LAH, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N102 LAH registered?

N102 LAH is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N102 LAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N102 LAH shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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