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OBZ 7409

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,270 mi
Last recorded158,270 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBZ 7409
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 158,270 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 150,024 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 142,730 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 142,671 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 132,617 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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 120,510 miles

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

wiper blades

Pass 7 Mar 2014 111,920 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 111,789 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 104,440 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 104,440 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 97,070 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 89,592 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 89,589 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 86,364 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2007 83,454 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 78,860 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 76,699 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 76,699 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

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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OBZ 7409 is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OBZ 7409, 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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OBZ 7409 is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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