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N942 YMO

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

118,767 mi
Last recorded118,767 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN942 YMO
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 118,767 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 117,585 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 117,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 115,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 115,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 113,043 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 113,034 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 110,553 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 107,276 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 107,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2020 101,996 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 101,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 97,231 miles

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

head lamp patterns just visible

Pass 16 Mar 2018 92,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 87,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished (cracking)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 83,830 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 79,416 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 73,269 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,225 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 71,806 miles

Front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2011 71,307 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 70,142 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 69,656 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 69,190 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 68,696 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 24 Mar 2006 68,396 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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N942 YMO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 N942 YMO, 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 N942 YMO registered?

N942 YMO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 24 June 1996.

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