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N796 DUY

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,200 mi
Last recorded60,200 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN796 DUY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 60,200 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 59,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded forward of hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 58,870 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 58,647 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly perished in sidewalls

Pass 9 Feb 2015 58,225 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 57,418 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Very small chip in the windscreen "A zone."

Fail 3 Feb 2014 57,397 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine oil just above min

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Very small chip in the windscreen "A zone."

Pass 6 Feb 2013 56,668 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 56,075 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 55,287 miles

Handbrake lever is slightly stiff to operate

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 55,287 miles

Handbrake lever is slightly stiff to operate

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 54,640 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 53,890 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 53,884 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 49,248 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 40,386 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 33,712 miles

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

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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N796 DUY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N796 DUY, 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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N796 DUY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 23 March 1996.

Is N796 DUY safe to buy?

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