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N943 BOL

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,390 mi
Last recorded142,390 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN943 BOL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 142,390 miles

both front outer cv agiters starting to perrish

n/s/r tyre wearing low

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 13 Jun 2013 142,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front outer cv agiters starting to perrish

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing low

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 20 Jun 2012 133,633 miles

o/s rear shock absorber damp

slight play to rear wheel bearings

Fail 19 Jun 2012 133,612 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s rear shock absorber damp

slight play to rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Apr 2011 123,129 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 120,507 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 118,425 miles

Heat shield around cat rattling

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 102,776 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 102,776 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

condition of front number plate

Pass 31 Aug 2006 90,596 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

bonnet damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

oil level low

Fail 30 Aug 2006 90,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

bonnet damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

oil level low

Pass 19 Aug 2005 81,555 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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N943 BOL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N943 BOL, 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 N943 BOL registered?

N943 BOL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 20 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N943 BOL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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