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N123 LBV

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,556 mi
Last recorded79,556 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 LBV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 79,556 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 May 2018 79,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 179,306 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Indicator lens (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak ()

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake pads and discs contaminated with oil

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 70,057 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 61,038 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/80T13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 52,336 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 40,794 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 27,174 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 26,649 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,214 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 25,614 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,202 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 24,738 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 24,161 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 23,440 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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N123 LBV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N123 LBV, 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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N123 LBV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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