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N497 JNO

2008 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,000 mi
Last recorded161,000 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Starlet124,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN497 JNO
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 161,000 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 146,682 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 146,682 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 131,482 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 127,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 119,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 110,480 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 102,976 miles

plastic covers fitted to body sill panels.

rear tyres distorted on inner edges.

Pass 22 Oct 2016 92,356 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 82,318 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 79,354 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2013 78,737 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)

all brake discs slightly corroded

some oil loss

Pass 2 Jun 2012 77,107 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 74,467 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 68,238 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2010 68,235 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 60,297 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 60,297 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 107,696 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 107,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

osr tyre worn on inner side wall slightly

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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N497 JNO is a 2008 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N497 JNO, 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 N497 JNO registered?

N497 JNO is a 2008 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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