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N874 AHD

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,931 mi
Last recorded99,931 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN874 AHD
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 99,931 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 99,818 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 98,612 miles

slight corrosion fuel pipes to rear at tank

Fail 30 Sep 2023 98,612 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2022 97,301 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 97,260 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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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N874 AHD is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N874 AHD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N874 AHD registered?

N874 AHD is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N874 AHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N874 AHD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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