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N962 BVR

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,361 mi
Last recorded104,361 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN962 BVR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 104,361 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 104,137 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 96,597 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 96,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Chip in windscreen

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 89,272 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

nearside front outer cv boot has a slight seepage of grease and gaiter is cracking

nearside rear lamp lense starting to crack

offside front outer cv boot gaiter is cracking

Fail 11 Sep 2012 89,272 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

nearside front outer cv boot has a slight seepage of grease and gaiter is cracking

nearside rear lamp lense starting to crack

offside front outer cv boot gaiter is cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2011 85,020 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 84,941 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 81,008 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 78,632 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 77,282 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 72,869 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 65,093 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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N962 BVR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N962 BVR, 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 N962 BVR registered?

N962 BVR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 17 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N962 BVR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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