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N878 CUK

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,228 mi
Last recorded50,228 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN878 CUK
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 50,228 miles

a sticker is in zone b of the swept area but is not deemed obstructive to the drivers view

Fail 4 Jul 2014 50,217 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

a sticker is in zone b of the swept area but is not deemed obstructive to the drivers view

Pass 14 Jun 2013 46,577 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres are perishing

front number plate is cracked

Fail 14 Jun 2013 46,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres are perishing

front number plate is cracked

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge indicating adjustment is required

Fail 23 Jun 2012 44,006 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres are on legal limit of 1,6 mm and tyres are wearing on inner edge

offside front cv gaitor is cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2012 44,006 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres are on legal limit of 1,6 mm and tyres are wearing on inner edge

offside front cv gaitor is cracking

Fail 21 Jun 2012 43,974 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres are on legal limit of 1,6 mm and tyres are wearing on inner edge

offside front cv gaitor is cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2011 42,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear light lenses damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2011 42,763 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear light lenses damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2010 37,371 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r light unit slight damage

Pass 23 Jun 2009 30,043 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 22,749 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 18,167 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 17,686 miles

n/s wiper not clearing screen very well

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres started to perish & crack

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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N878 CUK is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N878 CUK, 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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N878 CUK is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N878 CUK safe to buy?

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