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N960 PAE

1996 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

153,601 mi
Last recorded153,601 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN960 PAE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 153,601 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 152,406 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 150,199 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 149,011 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 148,826 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 145,309 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 143,658 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 142,403 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 142,276 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 141,538 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 138,473 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 135,070 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 132,441 miles

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

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

front no plate fading

Pass 25 Nov 2010 125,089 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 11,051 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 11,051 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 95,801 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 95,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 88,543 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 81,920 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 70,767 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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N960 PAE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,330cc 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 N960 PAE, 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 N960 PAE registered?

N960 PAE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N960 PAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N960 PAE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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