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N197 XTA

2005 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,296 mi
Last recorded128,296 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota Starlet113,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN197 XTA
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 128,296 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 119,461 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 118,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 113,435 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 113,435 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 102,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 102,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 92,127 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 83,214 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2012 79,153 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 75,780 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 71,585 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 71,583 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 71,548 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 71,548 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 71,155 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 64,738 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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N197 XTA is a 2005 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 113,079 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 N197 XTA, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N197 XTA registered?

N197 XTA is a 2005 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is N197 XTA safe to buy?

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