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N710 YNV

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,478 mi
Last recorded145,478 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN710 YNV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 145,478 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 14,050 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 131,843 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 131,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 128,821 miles

driver seatbelt inertia weak

exhaust deteriorated

front cv boots perished

n/s/f door damaged

n/s/f seat belt freyed and damaged

noise coming rear drums

o/s/r tyre perished

slight play o/s inner track rod

Fail 12 Dec 2009 128,821 miles

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

driver seatbelt inertia weak

exhaust deteriorated

front cv boots perished

n/s/f door damaged

n/s/f seat belt freyed and damaged

n/s/f valve perished

noise coming rear drums

o/s/r tyre perished

slight play o/s inner track rod

Pass 14 Nov 2008 123,627 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f damper dust covers split

o/s/f tyre has cuts on outer wall

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 14 Nov 2008 123,627 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f damper dust covers split

n/s/f valve perished

o/s/f tyre has cuts on outer wall

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished

wipers perished

Fail 15 Oct 2007 116,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 116,045 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 109,370 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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N710 YNV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N710 YNV, 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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N710 YNV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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