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N809 EUY

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,476 mi
Last recorded132,476 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN809 EUY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 132,476 miles

Exhaust is sitting lower than usual.

Front Brake Back Plates corroded.

Front Coil Springs are corroding.

Front Roll Bar Link Bushes deteriorating.

N/S/F Strut Top is corroding.

N/S/R Wheel is binding minorly.

Rear Chassis Rails and Boot Floor area is corroded.

Repaired Windscreen Chips in Zone A.

Various Panels damaged.

Fail 12 Aug 2013 132,476 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust is sitting lower than usual.

Front Brake Back Plates corroded.

Front Coil Springs are corroding.

Front Roll Bar Link Bushes deteriorating.

N/S/F Strut Top is corroding.

N/S/R Wheel is binding minorly.

Rear Chassis Rails and Boot Floor area is corroded.

Repaired Windscreen Chips in Zone A.

Various Panels damaged.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 123,145 miles

Driver's Seat Covering is coming loose.

Front Brake Discs have a wear lip on their inner faces, replacement suggested.

Front Brake, Back Plates are corroded.

Front Link Rod Bushes are deteriorating.

Minor Exhaust Blow on Earth Mount.

N/S Mirror Glass is loose in the housing.

Oil Cap Seal Leaking.

Rear Brakes sound as though they need cleaning out.

Rear Floors and Inner Sills are starting to corrode.

Windscreen is chipped.

Fail 27 Jul 2012 123,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Driver's Seat Covering is coming loose.

Front Brake Discs have a wear lip on their inner faces, replacement suggested.

Front Brake, Back Plates are corroded.

Front Link Rod Bushes are deteriorating.

Minor Exhaust Blow on Earth Mount.

N/S Mirror Glass is loose in the housing.

Oil Cap Seal Leaking.

Rear Brakes sound as though they need cleaning out.

Rear Floors and Inner Sills are starting to corrode.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 111,079 miles

corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes under rear wheel arches, approaching borderline to fail

corrosion on exhaust and slight blow on rear joint, front hanger also corroding

corrosion started generally on suspension, underbody and on rear panhard rod

drivers seat worn

front brakes, backplates heavily corroded

front shocker dust covers deteriorated

n/s door mirror missing

n/s headlamp aim slightly low

n/s/f seat belt stalk, mechanism worn

n/s/f tyre, outer wall deteriorating

o/s wiper splitting

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage to windscreen in zone A, just below MOT limits

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight wear in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 18 Jul 2011 111,079 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes under rear wheel arches, approaching borderline to fail

corrosion on exhaust and slight blow on rear joint, front hanger also corroding

corrosion started generally on suspension, underbody and on rear panhard rod

drivers seat worn

front brakes, backplates heavily corroded

front shocker dust covers deteriorated

n/s door mirror missing

n/s headlamp aim slightly low

n/s/f seat belt stalk, mechanism worn

n/s/f tyre, outer wall deteriorating

o/s wiper splitting

o/s/r brake noisy on application

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight wear in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2010 98,741 miles

both outer c/v boots worn

corrosion on both brake pipes under rear wheel arches

corrosion on bottom of fuel tank

corrosion on exhaust

front shockers , dust covers split - o/s/f shocker slightly damp

n/s headlamp aim slightly low

n/s/f tyre , outer wall worn and tread on/close to legal limit

rear brakes noisy on application , snatching slightly , recc overhaul [borderline to fail]

slight play in steering column top

suspension corroding, esp rear panhard rod and front lower arms

Pass 13 Jul 2009 93,857 miles

corrosion started on both front to rear brake pipes under rear wheel arches

corrosion started on front crossmember

exhaust deteriorating around rear joint , slight blow

exhaust heat shield rattling at front

general corrosion on underbody and suspension

n/s/f tyre , outer wall worn

o/s/f shocker damp / rubber dust cover split

rear brakes noisy / squeaking on application , recc further investigation

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jul 2008 89,766 miles

front brake pads getting low

o/s/r brake noisy on application

Pass 30 Jun 2007 83,866 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 83,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 73,737 miles

Nearside 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)

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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N809 EUY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red 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 N809 EUY, 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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N809 EUY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 3 May 1996.

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