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N894 PAP

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,449 mi
Last recorded58,449 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN894 PAP
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 58,449 miles

heavy surface corrosion to underside

nearside rear tyre perished

radiator in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2016 58,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

underside corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2016 58,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

underside corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2015 57,382 miles

power steering pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear suspension components coroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2015 57,382 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

power steering pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear suspension components coroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2014 56,202 miles

spare tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2014 56,202 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2013 53,077 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing uneven.

n/s/f & both rear tyres cracking.

rear axle beam support bar corroded.

under body rust.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 50,050 miles

nearside wiper blade split

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2012 50,050 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 47,086 miles

nearside wiper blade split

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2011 47,086 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade split

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2010 43,909 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2010 43,909 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2009 41,564 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front registration plate deteriorating

radiator in poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2009 41,564 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

front registration plate deteriorating

radiator in poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,845 miles

power steering pipes corroded

radiator in poor condition

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2008 37,845 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

power steering pipes corroded

radiator in poor condition

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2007 32,647 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front and rear registration plates deteriorating

radiator in poor condition

surface corrosion to front suspension components

Pass 12 Jun 2006 28,170 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall has damage

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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N894 PAP is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N894 PAP, 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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N894 PAP is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 21 June 1996.

Is N894 PAP safe to buy?

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