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N689 KMJ

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,628 mi
Last recorded76,628 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN689 KMJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 76,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 76,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 145 80 13, advise replacement of both front tyres, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 74,672 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 73,258 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 73,258 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill as marked (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 71,552 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 71,552 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 69,497 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished.

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 69,497 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 66,647 miles

Both rear tyres have perished sidewalls.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 63,576 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 63,576 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 61,050 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 58,886 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 57,412 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 56,232 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 54,964 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 52,718 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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N689 KMJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N689 KMJ, 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 N689 KMJ registered?

N689 KMJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 29 June 1996.

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