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N871 NBV

2005 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,291 mi
Last recorded101,291 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Toyota Starlet113,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN871 NBV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 101,291 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 96,597 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake pipes well waxoyled preventing full inspection of pipes

slight bind in O/S/F brake

Pass 3 Mar 2011 96,597 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake pipes well waxoyled preventing full inspection of pipes

slight bind in O/S/F brake

Pass 5 Mar 2010 90,308 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 90,308 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 79,177 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

alternator belt is perished

both front c/v boot's are perished

Pass 18 Mar 2009 79,177 miles

alternator belt is perished

both front c/v boot's are perished

Pass 25 Mar 2008 69,959 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 65,959 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 54,753 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 54,710 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 44,104 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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N871 NBV is a 2005 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 113,079 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 N871 NBV, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N871 NBV is a 2005 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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