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N885 LKX

2002 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,159 mi
Last recorded117,159 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Starlet87,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN885 LKX
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 117,159 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing inner edges . (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 98,544 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 98,504 miles

Emissions not tested due to overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 95,489 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 95,376 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front number plate in front window

Pass 30 Aug 2019 93,593 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 91,241 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 89,333 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 86,922 miles

Centre Front Oil leak ()

Centre Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 86,875 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Front Oil leak ()

Centre Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 84,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 84,547 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 79,989 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 79,930 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 76,219 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 72,408 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 68,668 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 64,868 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 59,075 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 52,796 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 52,781 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,842 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 44,021 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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N885 LKX is a 2002 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 87,014 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 N885 LKX, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N885 LKX registered?

N885 LKX is a 2002 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is N885 LKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N885 LKX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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