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N840 YAO

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

49,256 mi
Last recorded49,256 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN840 YAO
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 49,256 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 47,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases showing signs of corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 45,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust signs of corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 45,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust signs of corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 43,643 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 43,639 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 41,653 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 41,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 40,419 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 40,413 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 39,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 38,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 38,257 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracks

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracks

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 37,038 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 33,780 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 29,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 28,606 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 27,997 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 27,610 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 26,374 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 25,876 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,447 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,681 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 24,125 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 23,361 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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N840 YAO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N840 YAO, 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 N840 YAO registered?

N840 YAO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N840 YAO safe to buy?

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