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C4 FTE

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,135 mi
Last recorded201,135 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 FTE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 201,135 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 185,462 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 163,659 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 163,569 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 163,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 163,542 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Dec 2019 163,457 miles

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear inner bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres perished/cracked and worn edges

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 144,991 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 140,355 miles

rear tyre low on edges

Fail 10 Oct 2016 140,355 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

rear tyre low on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2015 131,956 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Nov 2014 123,217 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 111,850 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 105,148 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear back box of exhuast deteriorated

Fail 4 Oct 2012 105,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear back box of exhuast deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2011 103,944 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 103,944 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 101,459 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 101,459 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 98,492 miles

both front tyres on the legal limit

Pass 18 Oct 2008 91,431 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 91,430 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 86,933 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Nov 2006 80,332 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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C4 FTE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C4 FTE, 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 C4 FTE registered?

C4 FTE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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