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N907 TFL

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

47,652 mi
Last recorded47,652 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN907 TFL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 47,652 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer cv boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside sill damaged and suspected sharp edge taped over (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad very close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play in both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 47,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer cv boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside sill damaged and suspected sharp edge taped over (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad very close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play in both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 37,918 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 30,989 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 30,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 30,843 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 30,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 30,601 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted leaking air (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 30,263 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Water in both front headlamps

Fail 5 Feb 2019 30,263 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Water in both front headlamps

Pass 7 Feb 2018 29,637 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner face damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 28,938 miles

Both front & both rear coil springs corroding

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Showing signs of corrosion on all front & rear suspension items plus brake pipes.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 28,362 miles

Offside Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 26,991 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 26,396 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 26,396 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 25,598 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 24,461 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,304 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 22,552 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 22,057 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 21,630 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,203 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 20,909 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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N907 TFL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N907 TFL, 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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N907 TFL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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