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N812 BBA

1996 Toyota Starlet

Turquoise Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,952 mi
Last recorded97,952 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN812 BBA
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 97,952 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 95,038 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 95,036 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 92,234 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 88,677 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 84,784 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2013 75,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 75,240 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil level low before test. PRS'd.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 68,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Sep 2012 68,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 62,356 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 57,031 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 57,028 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s front disc corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 53,551 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 52,781 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 51,464 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 49,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N812 BBA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Turquoise with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N812 BBA, 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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N812 BBA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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