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N819 PPJ

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,570 mi
Last recorded129,570 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN819 PPJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 129,570 miles

drivers door handle broken

Fail 3 Jun 2014 129,570 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door handle broken

Pass 10 Jun 2013 124,758 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 124,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 114,189 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 111,714 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front shock covers split

sligth play in steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2010 109,603 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 109,602 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 105,029 miles

osf and nsf brake discs slightly worn

osf and nsf tyres slightly worn on inner edges

osf outer and nsf outer constant velocity joint gaiters deteriorating

slight damage front number plate

Pass 2 Apr 2008 96,380 miles

osf and nsf brake discs worn slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2007 45,098 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 45,908 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 21 Mar 2006 72,669 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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N819 PPJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 N819 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 N819 PPJ registered?

N819 PPJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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