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N816 PPJ

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,055 mi
Last recorded76,055 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN816 PPJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 76,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 76,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 73,602 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 70,671 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 70,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 67,398 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 67,398 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 63,578 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 63,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 59,504 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 59,314 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 55,026 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 54,913 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 50,958 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 46,819 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 46,716 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2012 41,503 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,204 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 33,718 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,055 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 31,619 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,325 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 30,315 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 28,483 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,881 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,881 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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N816 PPJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N816 PPJ, 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 N816 PPJ registered?

N816 PPJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N816 PPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N816 PPJ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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