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N163 MCL

2007 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

198,341 mi
Last recorded198,341 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 Toyota Starlet121,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN163 MCL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 198,341 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 183,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 153,578 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 153,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 134,263 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 134,263 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 114,049 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 103,249 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 95,957 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 95,957 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 87,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 75,188 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 75,188 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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N163 MCL is a 2007 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 121,140 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 N163 MCL, 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 19 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N163 MCL is a 2007 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 9 August 2007.

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