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N965 AMS

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1331cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,179 mi
Last recorded110,179 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN965 AMS
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,331cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2010 110,179 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 110,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

nearside rear brake disc slight corrosion on inside face.

nearside rear tyre deteriorated on inside wall.

no rear seats fitted.

Fail 18 Jun 2010 11,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside rear brake disc slight corrosion on inside face.

nearside rear tyre deteriorating on inner sidewall.(split)

no rear seats fitted.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 100,894 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 100,894 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 87,925 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 87,925 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 69,409 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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N965 AMS is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,331cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N965 AMS, 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 N965 AMS registered?

N965 AMS is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N965 AMS safe to buy?

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