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N989 FNP

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,013 mi
Last recorded115,013 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN989 FNP
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 115,013 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust and cat mount rust

nearside outer cv gaiter in poor condition

nearside rear tyre perished and 1.6mm inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2018 115,013 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust and cat mount rust

nearside outer cv gaiter in poor condition

nearside rear tyre perished and 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2017 108,462 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres 1.6mm inner edge

catalyst exhaust mount nearly rusted away

front brakes near limit

nearside rear shocker leaking

nearside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 22 Aug 2016 103,521 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 97,553 miles

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

ns cv gator perished

ns+os rear brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 4 Sep 2014 92,490 miles

ns+os rear brake pipes to hoses corroded

nsr tyre perished

osr tyre perished and close to legal minimum

slight bind on osf brake

Fail 4 Sep 2014 92,490 miles

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

ns+os rear brake pipes to hoses corroded

nsr tyre perished

osr tyre perished and close to legal minimum

slight bind on osf brake

Pass 8 Aug 2013 86,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,361 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 19 Aug 2011 77,258 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 72,351 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 72,351 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 70,399 miles

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

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

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

wear cracks to all four tyres

Pass 28 Aug 2008 65,761 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 60,634 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 56,762 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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N989 FNP is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N989 FNP, 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 N989 FNP registered?

N989 FNP is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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