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N809 PWO

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,941 mi
Last recorded98,941 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 98,941 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 98,941 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 94,864 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 94,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 89,387 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 89,387 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 6 May 2010 83,121 miles

both front tyres worn to limit on edge

rear no plate starting to delaminate

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 9 May 2009 77,124 miles

1 washer jet on o/s/f missing windscreen in use

both front shock absorber boots split

light corrosion on o/s/r of chassis by suspension

rear number plate marked

Fail 30 Apr 2009 77,012 miles

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

1 washer jet on o/s/f missing windscreen in use

both front shock absorber boots split

light corrosion on o/s/r of chassis by suspension

rear number plate marked

Pass 8 May 2008 71,643 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 71,643 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2007 66,217 miles

screw in rear offside tyre

Pass 18 May 2006 59,274 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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N809 PWO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PWO, 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 N809 PWO registered?

N809 PWO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N809 PWO safe to buy?

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