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P101 KYB

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,821 mi
Last recorded116,821 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 KYB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 116,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 106,494 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 103,263 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 103,199 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch corroded within 30cm of the seat bolt anchorage (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch corroded within 30cm of the seat bolt anchorage (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 102,997 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

all road springs rusty

front pads low and discs worn slightly

ns body sill dented

nsr tyre inner edge worn

osf tyre inner edge worn

rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2015 99,047 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 96,543 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to get a little perished

Slight blow on exhaust tailbox

Fail 8 Jan 2014 96,543 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre starting to get a little perished

Slight blow on exhaust tailbox

Pass 7 Jan 2013 92,928 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edge to minimum 1.6mm tread depth

Fail 7 Jan 2013 92,927 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edge to minimum 1.6mm tread depth

Pass 5 Jan 2012 87,618 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 87,618 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 81,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

body damage to offside front

light underbody corrosion

nearside front shock dust covers split

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Jan 2010 77,822 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 77,822 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Jan 2009 69,476 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 69,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 64,318 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 60,641 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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P101 KYB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P101 KYB, 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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P101 KYB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 17 December 1996.

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