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N726 PPJ

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

131,713 mi
Last recorded131,713 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN726 PPJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 131,713 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened panhard suspension link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension/axle /components corroded

petrol tank corroded

x4 shockers corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2020 131,713 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened panhard suspension link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated x2 (5.2.3 (l))

Rear suspension/axle /components corroded

petrol tank corroded

x4 shockers corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 128,923 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All x 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Indicator lens repaired with tape

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust Heat shield loose

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 128,923 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All x 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Indicator lens repaired with tape

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust Heat shield loose

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 124,023 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Ferules corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure lens Repaired-Taped (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 120,370 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Lower Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Repaired with tape (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all x 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 115,440 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x 2 (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded x 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 111,513 miles

Brake flexi ferules corroded x 2 front

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and rear (2.7.2a)

Lower Body has slight corrosion Underside and suspensions (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded x 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 108,325 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Suspensions and arms corroded underside

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 108,325 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Suspensions and arms corroded underside

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 105,594 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre inner edges worn,offside rear tyre weathered.panel damage to bodywork all round

Pass 22 Jul 2013 105,594 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre inner edges worn,offside rear tyre weathered.panel damage to bodywork all round

Pass 1 Aug 2012 102,152 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel tank corroded.

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Tyre nearside front unevenly worn,side wall weathered and cracking.

Tyre offside rear side wall weatered and cracking

bodywork in poor condition

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 102,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel tank corroded.

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Tyre nearside front unevenly worn,side wall weathered and cracking.

Tyre offside rear side wall weatered and cracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 97,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Panel / Body Damage alround

Fail 25 Jul 2011 97,999 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Panel / Body Damage alround

Pass 30 Jul 2010 92,689 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front discs worn/corroded,fuel tank corroded.

Fail 30 Jul 2010 92,687 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front discs worn/corroded,fuel tank corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 85,760 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 85,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 78,199 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

radiator in poor condition,front number ,plate cracked,rear one slightly deteriorated.

Fail 17 Jul 2008 78,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

radiator in poor condition,front number ,plate cracked,rear one slightly deteriorated.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 67,241 miles

radiator slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2006 56,895 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 48,681 miles

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

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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N726 PPJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 N726 PPJ, 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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N726 PPJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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