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N96 MGK

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

219,632 mi
Last recorded219,632 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN96 MGK
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 219,632 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 219,632 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 207,937 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 195,991 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 185,678 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 174,405 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 174,405 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 161,317 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 148,639 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 138,287 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 126,848 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 116,238 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 107,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 107,910 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N96 MGK is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N96 MGK, 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 N96 MGK registered?

N96 MGK is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 20 May 1996.

Is N96 MGK safe to buy?

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