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N985 OGF

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,295 mi
Last recorded125,295 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN985 OGF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 125,295 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

emissions first test failed

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front indicator lens small crack

nearside outer sill panel slight damage/ starting to rust

nearside rear wheel trim missing

radiator/ a.c starting to corrode

rear exhaust starting to rust/ heatshield slightly loose

rear wheel bearings slight noise

wrap around front indicators/ siderepeators fitted

Pass 11 May 2010 117,401 miles

nearside rear wheel trim missing

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

emissions first test failed

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front indicator lens small crack

nearside outer sill panel slight damage/ starting to rust

offside front outer door handle slight damage

radiator/ a/c starting to corrode

rear exhaust starting to rust and heatshield slightly loose/ noisey

wrap around front indicators/ siderepeators fitted

Fail 11 May 2010 117,401 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

emissions first test failed

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front indicator lens small crack

nearside outer sill panel slight damage/ starting to rust

nearside rear wheel trim missing

offside front outer door handle slight damage

radiator/ a/c starting to corrode

rear exhaust starting to rust and heatshield slightly loose/ noisey

wrap around front indicators/ siderepeators fitted

Pass 14 May 2009 107,461 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front indicator lens cracked

nearside outer sill slight damage

nearside rear wheel trim missing

rear exhaust starting to rust and heatshields slightly loose/ noisey

wrap around front indicators/ siderepeators fitted

Pass 14 May 2008 99,301 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

emissions first test failed

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front indicator lens cracked

nearside outer sill slight damage

rear exhaust starting to rust and heatshields slightly loose/ noisey

wrap around front indicators/ siderepeators fitted

Pass 14 May 2007 92,911 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

nearside front indicator lens cracked

nearside outer sill slight damage

wrap around front indicators/ siderepeators fitted

Pass 19 May 2006 87,390 miles

both front tyre treads wearing on inner edges

nearside front indicator lens cracked

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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N985 OGF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N985 OGF, 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 N985 OGF registered?

N985 OGF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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