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N720 PPJ

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,644 mi
Last recorded108,644 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN720 PPJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 108,644 miles

Oil leak ()

off side drivers door difficult to close

Pass 20 Feb 2017 105,359 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers door loose at top door hinge

Fail 20 Feb 2017 105,359 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers door loose at top door hinge

Pass 23 Feb 2016 101,659 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 tyres perished on side walls

rear seats folded flat

Pass 11 Feb 2015 99,891 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 98,039 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 98,039 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 96,034 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 93,753 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 91,301 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 88,726 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 88,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 20 Feb 2009 86,130 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 82,858 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 82,858 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 79,161 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 76,421 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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N720 PPJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 N720 PPJ, 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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What year was N720 PPJ registered?

N720 PPJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 5 March 1996.

Is N720 PPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N720 PPJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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