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N201 SVY

2008 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,786 mi
Last recorded68,786 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Starlet124,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN201 SVY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 68,786 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 67,911 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside parking brake just met

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 67,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 219,148 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 200,997 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 200,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 184,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 163,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Feb 2012 163,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Mar 2010 125,642 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 125,638 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 107,427 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 107,427 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 81,734 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 81,734 miles

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

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

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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N201 SVY is a 2008 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 124,620 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 N201 SVY, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N201 SVY registered?

N201 SVY is a 2008 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is N201 SVY safe to buy?

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