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N274 OAM

2008 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,273 mi
Last recorded178,273 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Starlet124,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN274 OAM
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2019 178,273 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

offside front brake hose securing bolt loose

Pass 26 Jul 2018 175,273 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 166,770 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 155,083 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 129,280 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 170,391 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 161,142 miles

Oil leak

outter sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2013 160,562 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2012 146,384 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 134,464 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 121,660 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 121,655 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 108,945 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 95,662 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 95,650 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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N274 OAM is a 2008 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 N274 OAM, 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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N274 OAM is a 2008 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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