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N665 JLM

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,492 mi
Last recorded54,492 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN665 JLM
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 54,492 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 47,441 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 42,902 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 37,741 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 37,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 31,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 31,655 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 30,107 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 29,740 miles

both front tyres badly cracked along treads within the limit.

Pass 27 May 2017 29,455 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 29,455 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 29,163 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 28,864 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 28,582 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 28,244 miles

n/s/f tyre perished on outer wall and along treads within the limit

Pass 12 May 2012 27,947 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 27,656 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 27,395 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 27,025 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 27,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 May 2008 26,546 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 26,101 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 25,627 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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N665 JLM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 N665 JLM, 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 N665 JLM registered?

N665 JLM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N665 JLM safe to buy?

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