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N125 YEG

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,290 mi
Last recorded113,290 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN125 YEG
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 113,290 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 113,290 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2020 109,239 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 104,061 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 104,059 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 98,559 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 98,559 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 92,818 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slighty noisey

Pass 11 Apr 2016 86,610 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 81,066 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 76,079 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 76,079 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 71,253 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 71,253 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 66,617 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 62,188 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,738 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,163 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 48,538 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 43,819 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 48,290 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 48,288 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 Apr 2006 48,288 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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N125 YEG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N125 YEG, 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 N125 YEG registered?

N125 YEG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 4 June 1996.

Is N125 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N125 YEG shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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