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N896 HDM

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,358 mi
Last recorded125,358 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN896 HDM
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 125,358 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 115,046 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 111,886 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 108,545 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 108,545 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 104,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 99,614 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 93,799 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 90,027 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2012 90,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 86,738 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 83,345 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 76,967 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 73,331 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 73,331 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 67,946 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 64,057 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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N896 HDM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 N896 HDM, 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 N896 HDM registered?

N896 HDM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is N896 HDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N896 HDM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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