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N319 SVY

1997 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,432 mi
Last recorded204,432 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN319 SVY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 204,432 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 202,292 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 174,090 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

center brake light disconnected

Fail 10 Sep 2011 174,090 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

center brake light disconnected

Pass 10 Jul 2010 146,151 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 146,145 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 117,614 miles

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

tyres low

Pass 3 Aug 2008 103,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

emissions on limit

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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N319 SVY is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 73,648 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 N319 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 29 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N319 SVY registered?

N319 SVY is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is N319 SVY safe to buy?

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