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N834 JRK

2008 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,819 mi
Last recorded181,819 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 2008 Toyota Starlet124,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN834 JRK
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 181,819 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 181,300 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake disc pitted due to corrosion on inner face

Pass 12 Feb 2011 155,005 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 154,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2009 145,745 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 145,745 miles

Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 134,871 miles

both sills covered in plastic trim

discs slightly corroded

rear brake pads geting low

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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N834 JRK is a 2008 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 124,620 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 N834 JRK, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N834 JRK registered?

N834 JRK is a 2008 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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