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N547 NWR

2005 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,055 mi
Last recorded97,055 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Toyota Starlet113,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN547 NWR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 97,055 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake met mot requirements but needs slight adjustable

Fail 9 Oct 2013 97,009 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 96,979 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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 26,139 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 26,028 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 26,017 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

different size tyres front and rear axles

Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2009 21,232 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 21,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2008 10,586 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 95,314 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 95,301 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres have nails and screws in tread. rear tyres diferant size to front

Pass 18 Mar 2006 74,939 miles

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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N547 NWR is a 2005 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 113,079 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 N547 NWR, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N547 NWR is a 2005 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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