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N875 TBB

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,885 mi
Last recorded144,885 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN875 TBB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 144,885 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 144,883 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 142,879 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 142,879 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 140,296 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 140,296 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 132,478 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 132,408 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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N875 TBB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N875 TBB, 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 N875 TBB registered?

N875 TBB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is N875 TBB safe to buy?

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