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N676 YTV

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,366 mi
Last recorded139,366 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN676 YTV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 139,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2019 137,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front shocker dust boots deteriorated

center brake light not working

different size tyres fitted front to rear axles

Pass 12 Mar 2018 136,116 miles

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

center brake light not working

different size tyres fitted front to rear axles

Fail 8 Mar 2018 136,107 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

center brake light not working

different size tyres fitted front to rear axles

Pass 31 Mar 2017 134,198 miles

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

Nearside headlight aim on upper limit

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak ()

center brake light not working

nearside and offside front shocker dust boots deteriorated

nearside and offside rear tyres perished slightly

Fail 31 Mar 2017 134,195 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside headlight aim on upper limit

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak ()

center brake light not working

nearside and offside front shocker dust boots deteriorated

nearside and offside rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2016 129,706 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 129,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

fan belt lose

Pass 9 Mar 2015 125,523 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 125,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 120,625 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 120,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 115,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 110,747 miles

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

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

radiator in poor condition

Fail 17 Feb 2012 110,747 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

radiator in poor condition

Fail 11 Mar 2011 104,868 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 104,868 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 99,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 99,003 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 93,105 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 93,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 84,886 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 76,416 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 69,500 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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N676 YTV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N676 YTV, 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.

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N676 YTV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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