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N890 EWG

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,384 mi
Last recorded72,384 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN890 EWG
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 72,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

ignition barrel loose

Fail 5 Oct 2017 72,349 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn Inner And Outer Edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Pass 28 Jun 2016 69,972 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 69,972 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 67,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NS lower door is corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Jul 2015 67,299 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

NS lower door is corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,638 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 63,637 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

bonnet damaged

o/s/r light lens damaged

slight hand brake travel

Pass 30 Jan 2012 52,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2011 44,430 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2011 44,425 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2010 37,168 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 29,904 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 29,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 29,639 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 28,391 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 26,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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N890 EWG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N890 EWG, 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 N890 EWG registered?

N890 EWG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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