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N950 KVF

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,962 mi
Last recorded143,962 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN950 KVF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 143,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened stabilizer arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 24 Apr 2019 141,484 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill wheel arch starting to corrode

Rear transverse stabiliser arm starting to corrode

Pass 16 Apr 2018 139,758 miles

Central stop light in op

Fail 16 Apr 2018 139,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Central stop light in op

Nearside washer in op

Pass 27 Apr 2017 138,371 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central stop light in op

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 138,371 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central stop light in op

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

Pass 11 May 2016 137,026 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 132,440 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 132,440 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 123,928 miles

jointbetween midle and tail pipe starting to corrode

Fail 17 Apr 2014 123,928 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

jointbetween midle and tail pipe starting to corrode

Pass 25 Apr 2013 117,995 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 117,995 miles

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

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

os outer cv gaiter perished

Fail 10 Apr 2012 110,464 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

small hole ns outer cv gaiter

Pass 10 Apr 2012 110,464 miles

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

Coolant leak

small hole ns outer cv gaiter

Pass 20 Apr 2011 103,674 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 98,143 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010

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

Outer Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 90,454 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 83,377 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 76,530 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 68,922 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 68,922 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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N950 KVF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N950 KVF, 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 N950 KVF registered?

N950 KVF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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