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N718 GMA

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,919 mi
Last recorded94,919 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN718 GMA
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 94,919 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 92,154 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 90,353 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 87,531 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 84,212 miles

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

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

front cross member corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

offside nearside front coil springs corroded

offside nearside front suspension arms and anti roll bar corroded

offside nearside rear coil springs corroded

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

slight dampness around power steering pump

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 9 Dec 2016 82,452 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both front suspension arms corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

slight noise on nearside rear wheel bearing

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 30 Nov 2016 82,449 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front coil springs corroded

both front suspension arms corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

slight noise on nearside rear wheel bearing

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 24 Sep 2015 79,802 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 78,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 76,114 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 76,114 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 73,209 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracks appering

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 73,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracks appering

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 69,596 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 66,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside headlight image on lower level.

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre perrished.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 63,645 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has manufactures defects on both side walls.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 61,528 miles

All 4 tyres cracking on sidewalls

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge. N/s/f tyre bald.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 59,508 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 56,890 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 55,245 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 55,245 miles

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

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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N718 GMA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 N718 GMA, 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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N718 GMA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 20 March 1996.

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