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N808 COJ

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,165 mi
Last recorded137,165 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN808 COJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 137,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2012 137,156 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 132,816 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 124,515 miles

o/s/r tyre perish

Fail 18 Sep 2010 124,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r tyre perish

Fail 1 Sep 2009 108,059 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 108,059 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 96,976 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 89,571 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 89,566 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 85,570 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 83,310 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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N808 COJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N808 COJ, 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 N808 COJ registered?

N808 COJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N808 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N808 COJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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