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N852 XTT

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,029 mi
Last recorded183,029 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN852 XTT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 183,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2026 180,076 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2026 180,076 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 177,480 miles

Loud exhaust

Pass 16 Nov 2022 172,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 168,771 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 167,254 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 167,218 miles

Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended NS and OS (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel NS and OS (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively NS and OS (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 163,952 miles

slight exhaust blow

slight noise and play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 19 May 2016 158,133 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 147,121 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 21 Jan 2014 141,580 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 141,555 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 130,838 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 129,635 miles

engine oil leak

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2012 129,635 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

engine oil leak

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2011 123,889 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 123,889 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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N852 XTT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N852 XTT, 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 N852 XTT registered?

N852 XTT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N852 XTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N852 XTT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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