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N253 RAP

2007 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,423 mi
Last recorded145,423 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2007 Toyota Starlet121,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 RAP
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 145,423 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 142,155 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 137,775 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 129,392 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 126,659 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 12,664 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)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

unable to check rear ancorage points to seat belt harnesses

Pass 24 Nov 2010 123,805 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 123,767 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 119,648 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 116,194 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 11,617 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage to nearside rear bumper

mesh under front bumper loose

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

v rated front tyres,w rated rear tyres

Pass 21 Mar 2007 109,132 miles

ALL FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH BRAIDED HOSES. ALL APPEAR OK AND HAVE NO CORROSION.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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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N253 RAP is a 2007 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N253 RAP, 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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N253 RAP is a 2007 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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