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N866 NGJ

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,300 mi
Last recorded99,300 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN866 NGJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 99,300 miles

Front Wiper blades smearing

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyre's Cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 99,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 99,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 99,186 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 98,938 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 98,704 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 98,394 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 98,203 miles

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

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

damage to off side front wing.

Pass 19 May 2015 97,328 miles

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

offside front wing damaged

Fail 19 May 2015 97,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front wing damaged

Pass 19 May 2014 94,620 miles

damage to o/s/f wheel arch

Fail 19 May 2014 94,620 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

damage to o/s/f wheel arch

Pass 14 May 2013 91,508 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 90,082 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 90,082 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 78,151 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 85,653 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 80,082 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 74,709 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 69,274 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 64,733 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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N866 NGJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N866 NGJ, 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 N866 NGJ registered?

N866 NGJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is N866 NGJ safe to buy?

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