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N566 WFJ

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,362 mi
Last recorded111,362 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN566 WFJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 111,362 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 111,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 109,330 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 99,769 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 15 Oct 2010 99,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 11 Sep 2008 91,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 91,009 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 79,719 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 73,887 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine management light on

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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N566 WFJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 74,705 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 N566 WFJ, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N566 WFJ registered?

N566 WFJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N566 WFJ shows 9 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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