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N959 OGF

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,702 mi
Last recorded67,702 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN959 OGF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 67,702 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 62,337 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 56,701 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 52,255 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 49,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2019 43,958 miles

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter has slight seep of

slight misting of oil around sump

Pass 9 Nov 2018 36,956 miles

Advise offside front driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Advise travel on handbrake lever

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 36,954 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Advise offside front driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Advise travel on handbrake lever

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 31,570 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2016 27,497 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 27,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 27,014 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 25,738 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 25,175 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 24,293 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 23,391 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 22,834 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 21,930 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 20,569 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 20,569 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 18,961 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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N959 OGF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N959 OGF, 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 N959 OGF registered?

N959 OGF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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