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N725 PPJ

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,930 mi
Last recorded138,930 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN725 PPJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 138,930 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 132,483 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 132,483 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 120,307 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 117,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 116,490 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 116,490 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 116,413 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing and worn to 3mm

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank is corroded

Nearside door mirror fixing is damaged and is loose

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 116,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres are perishing and worn to 3mm

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank is corroded

Nearside door mirror fixing is damaged and is loose

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 115,919 miles

Front suspension components are corroded

Nearside door mirror is damaged and loose

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

Rear brakes have slight imbalance, offside is low and nearside is noisy

Rear chassis and lower body sills are corroding

Rear tyres are perishing and wearing low

The rear number plate is fading

Pass 29 Sep 2011 115,830 miles

Nearside mirror is damaged and loose

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear number plate is fading

Rear tyrea are perishing and offside worn to 2mm at inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2011 115,803 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror is damaged and loose

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

Rear number plate is fading

Rear tyrea are perishing and offside worn to 2mm at inner edge

Slight bind at offside front brake

Pass 4 Oct 2010 110,349 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rattle from rear box

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2009 103,829 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 95,530 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

rear chassis rusty

Fail 9 Oct 2008 95,530 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

rear chassis rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2007 91,820 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 82,346 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 74,062 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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N725 PPJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 74,705 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N725 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 N725 PPJ registered?

N725 PPJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 5 March 1996.

Is N725 PPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N725 PPJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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