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N123 MGK

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,344 mi
Last recorded116,344 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 MGK
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 116,344 miles

exhaust repaired with bandage and sealer

front brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2010 116,339 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)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2009 92,683 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2008 79,802 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

front headlamp aims slightly high

front number plate cracked still readable

Pass 22 Jan 2007 62,208 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

hand brake travel slightly high

Pass 1 Feb 2006 48,884 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 48,884 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

rear wiper blade split

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 MGK is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N123 MGK, 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 N123 MGK registered?

N123 MGK is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is N123 MGK safe to buy?

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