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N949 REE

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,358 mi
Last recorded105,358 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN949 REE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 105,358 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 102,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel filler neck corroding

osr tyre wall perished

Pass 18 Aug 2014 100,634 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

fuel filler neck seal corroded

n/s/r wheel bearing v slight noise

Pass 17 Aug 2013 98,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise ok at test

Pass 17 Aug 2012 95,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 8 Aug 2011 92,614 miles

both front discs corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2011 92,614 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front discs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 89,330 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r tyre outter wall damage

Fail 18 Aug 2010 89,313 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r tyre outter wall damage

Pass 13 Aug 2009 84,973 miles

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

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

long handbrake travel

Fail 13 Aug 2009 84,973 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 19 Aug 2008 80,630 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

H /BRAKE GETTING HIGH

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 80,552 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

H /BRAKE GETTING HIGH

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 75,479 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 71,273 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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N949 REE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N949 REE, 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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N949 REE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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