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N109 GEV

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

72,414 mi
Last recorded72,414 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN109 GEV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 72,414 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 72,414 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 69,592 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 69,592 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 67,656 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 64,167 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 62,517 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 60,431 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 58,977 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

some corrosion but not excessive

Pass 21 Feb 2019 57,032 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 54,788 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 53,529 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 52,032 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 50,625 miles

front antiroll bar link bushes are beginning to perish and split

Pass 26 Feb 2014 49,043 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,138 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 47,360 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 46,485 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 45,661 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 41,088 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 43,212 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perishing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 42,257 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 41,441 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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N109 GEV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 N109 GEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N109 GEV registered?

N109 GEV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is N109 GEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N109 GEV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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