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N837 VPC

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

243,051 mi
Last recorded243,051 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN837 VPC
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 243,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 243,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 236,922 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 236,921 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 232,029 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 224,435 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 218,005 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 210,064 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 206,048 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 198,006 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 189,036 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 177,408 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 177,408 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 166,885 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 154,249 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 129,985 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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N837 VPC 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 81.3%.

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 N837 VPC, 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 N837 VPC registered?

N837 VPC is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 16 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N837 VPC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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