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N507 ALS

2008 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,780 mi
Last recorded103,780 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Starlet124,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN507 ALS
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 103,780 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 101,808 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 9,996 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 99,831 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2012 86,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 75,574 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2011 75,574 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2010 68,092 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2010 68,092 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 63,924 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 63,924 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 57,125 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N507 ALS is a 2008 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N507 ALS, 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 N507 ALS registered?

N507 ALS is a 2008 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is N507 ALS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N507 ALS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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