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N838 UAA

1996 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,478 mi
Last recorded62,478 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN838 UAA
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 62,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 62,478 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 62,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 5,796 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 77,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 77,689 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s head light image poor

n/s/f washer jet one blocket

Pass 18 Nov 2005 51,677 miles

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

wiper blades smaller than standard

Fail 18 Nov 2005 51,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

wiper blades smaller than standard

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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N838 UAA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N838 UAA, 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 N838 UAA registered?

N838 UAA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N838 UAA safe to buy?

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