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N948 HLO

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,537 mi
Last recorded100,537 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN948 HLO
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 100,537 miles

Exhaust system badly corroded

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

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

Offside front brake disc back plate corroded

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 100,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust system badly corroded

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

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

Offside front brake disc back plate corroded

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 94,848 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 94,848 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 88,927 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate is slightly discoloured

Pass 22 Nov 2010 88,927 miles

front number plate is slightly discoloured

Pass 11 Jan 2010 83,747 miles

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

both front outer c/v gaitors perished

Pass 19 Jan 2009 77,664 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 71,821 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Feb 2007 66,047 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 59,864 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

front brake discs starting to corrode

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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N948 HLO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N948 HLO, 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 N948 HLO registered?

N948 HLO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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