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N737 FET

1997 Toyota Starlet

White Diesel 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,085 mi
Last recorded94,085 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN737 FET
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 94,085 miles

fuel tank slightly greese

Pass 5 Oct 2010 68,125 miles

front discs low

Pass 5 Oct 2009 55,007 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 53,017 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 49,429 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 49,421 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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N737 FET is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 73,648 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 N737 FET, 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 29 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 N737 FET registered?

N737 FET is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is N737 FET safe to buy?

The MOT history for N737 FET shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N737 FET have outstanding finance?

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