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N824 PPJ

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,265 mi
Last recorded74,265 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN824 PPJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 74,265 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 74,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 69,851 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 69,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 63,365 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 62,239 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 60,128 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 57,831 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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N824 PPJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N824 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N824 PPJ registered?

N824 PPJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N824 PPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N824 PPJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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