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N549 JNO

2008 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,728 mi
Last recorded95,728 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Starlet124,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN549 JNO
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 95,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 95,724 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 95,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 92,639 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 88,948 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 86,041 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 83,501 miles

front brake pads look low

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear springs move away from rubber mountings when jacked up.

Fail 8 Apr 2013 83,501 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)

front brake pads look low

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear springs move away from rubber mountings when jacked up.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 79,045 miles

minor exhaust blow from rear and centre sections

n/s/r brake pads very low

oil leak from n/s/r shock absorber,still has some damping effect

Pass 6 Apr 2011 75,111 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

steering geometry looks slightly out on n/s/f

Pass 25 Mar 2010 71,005 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 64,389 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

front flasher lamps tinted

Pass 20 Mar 2008 92,019 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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N549 JNO is a 2008 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N549 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 N549 JNO registered?

N549 JNO is a 2008 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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The MOT history for N549 JNO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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