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N902 BAL

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,325 mi
Last recorded84,325 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN902 BAL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 84,325 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 80,572 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded.

o/s rear tyre perishing in tread area.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 80,572 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust system slightly corroded.

o/s rear tyre perishing in tread area.

Pass 2 May 2012 77,023 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on outer edge.

o/s front indicater unit slightly insecure.

Fail 2 May 2012 77,023 miles

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

Both rear tyres perishing on outer edge.

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

o/s front indicater unit slightly insecure.

Pass 20 May 2011 74,298 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 74,293 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 69,685 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 64,030 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 59,159 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 53,418 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 53,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 49,065 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 49,065 miles

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

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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N902 BAL 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 N902 BAL, 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 N902 BAL registered?

N902 BAL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N902 BAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N902 BAL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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