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N870 SDD

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

138,797 mi
Last recorded138,797 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN870 SDD
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 138,797 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 136,541 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 134,869 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 132,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 130,358 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 128,798 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 124,260 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 118,677 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 118,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 111,501 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 108,236 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 104,984 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 101,573 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 98,310 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 94,088 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 90,483 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 86,496 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 May 2006 82,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2006 82,310 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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N870 SDD is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 N870 SDD, 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 N870 SDD registered?

N870 SDD is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N870 SDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N870 SDD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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