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N981 KEH

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,560 mi
Last recorded151,560 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN981 KEH
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 151,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 145,096 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 139,685 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 137,869 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 137,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 133,130 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 133,130 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 130,927 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 130,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 122,929 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 122,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N981 KEH is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N981 KEH, 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 N981 KEH registered?

N981 KEH is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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