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N815 MWY

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,981 mi
Last recorded94,981 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN815 MWY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 94,981 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 94,892 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 84,402 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 76,435 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 62,967 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 62,967 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 44,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2018 34,585 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 34,585 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 29,611 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 26,777 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 23,852 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 23,768 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 23,396 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 22,736 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,067 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 22,067 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2010 21,338 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 20,796 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 19,969 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 19,027 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 17,263 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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N815 MWY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N815 MWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N815 MWY?

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What year was N815 MWY registered?

N815 MWY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N815 MWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N815 MWY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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