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N818 PPJ

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,567 mi
Last recorded98,567 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN818 PPJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 98,567 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)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 91,974 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

centre to rear exhaust slightly blowing

front wiper blades perished

Pass 12 Oct 2011 83,246 miles

oil leaks & oil filter corroded

rack damp

Fail 10 Oct 2011 83,187 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaks & oil filter corroded

rack damp

Fail 8 Oct 2010 74,934 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 74,934 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 67,152 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 57,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise radiator condition

advise rear number plate

Pass 11 Oct 2008 57,133 miles

advise radiator condition

advise rear number plate

Fail 4 Oct 2007 50,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

advise both rear tyres perished

advise rear number plate

Pass 4 Oct 2007 50,022 miles

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

advise both rear tyres perished

advise rear number plate

Pass 2 Oct 2006 41,210 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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N818 PPJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,296cc 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 N818 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 N818 PPJ registered?

N818 PPJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N818 PPJ safe to buy?

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