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N833 DNC

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,754 mi
Last recorded70,754 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN833 DNC
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 70,754 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 64,190 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wipers splitting

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2010 64,190 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wipers splitting

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2009 62,350 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front seat adjusters inop

radiator corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2009 62,350 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front seat adjusters inop

radiator corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2008 58,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s front seat release mech in-op.

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 58,747 miles

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

o/s front seat release mech in-op.

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2007 55,422 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 52,356 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 52,349 miles

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

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)

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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N833 DNC is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N833 DNC, 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 N833 DNC registered?

N833 DNC is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is N833 DNC safe to buy?

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