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N473 ENE

2008 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1331cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,649 mi
Last recorded215,649 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Starlet124,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN473 ENE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,331cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 215,649 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 205,026 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 205,026 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 188,019 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 172,656 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 169,319 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 May 2014 162,774 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 156,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2012 148,924 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 142,498 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 133,466 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 133,466 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 118,713 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 118,713 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 105,733 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 105,708 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N473 ENE is a 2008 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,331cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N473 ENE, 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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N473 ENE is a 2008 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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