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N949 SCG

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,509 mi
Last recorded67,509 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN949 SCG
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 67,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 57,945 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules starting to corrode all round (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides getting near to limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brakes grinding noise

Pass 13 May 2016 55,028 miles

All coil springs corroded

Both front outer CV boots perished

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm and worn on outer. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 May 2015 52,533 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 50,511 miles
Fail 14 May 2014

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 48,423 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 48,423 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 46,189 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 46,189 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 May 2011 39,543 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 39,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2010 37,594 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front & rear n/plates deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2010 37,594 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 34,594 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 May 2008 31,099 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2008 31,099 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 27,708 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 26,172 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 SCG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SCG, 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 N949 SCG registered?

N949 SCG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N949 SCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N949 SCG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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