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N81 MGK

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,390 mi
Last recorded41,390 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN81 MGK
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 41,390 miles

165/70/13 N/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 40,691 miles

165/70/13 N/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 40,691 miles

165/70/13 N/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 40,027 miles

165/70/13 N/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 39,180 miles

165/70/13 n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 39,180 miles

165/70/13 n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 36,834 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 36,046 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 35,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated(165/70 13)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 35,198 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated(165/70 13)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 34,273 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,802 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 31,565 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,565 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,518 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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N81 MGK is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N81 MGK, 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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N81 MGK is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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