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P104 KYB

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

122,730 mi
Last recorded122,730 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 KYB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 122,730 miles

Both Front tyres perished and cracking on side walls

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged but not showing white light

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracking on side wall

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

Oil leak Sump area ()

Plastic timing cover chaffing on crank pulley

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 122,370 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both Front tyres perished and cracking on side walls

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged but not showing white light

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red Fog lamp cracked showing white light - Corrected with tape (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working incorrect bulb fitted (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracking on side wall

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

Oil leak Sump area ()

Plastic timing cover chaffing on crank pulley

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 117,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 117,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre sidewall perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 111,748 miles

Coolant radiator deteriorated

Corrosion underbody

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play Rear (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre low on tread

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion on battery clamps

Fail 28 Oct 2015 111,748 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Coolant radiator deteriorated

Corrosion underbody

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play Rear (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre low on tread

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion on battery clamps

Pass 27 Oct 2014 105,601 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 105,601 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 100,160 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 100,160 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 94,120 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 94,120 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 88,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 88,830 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 83,042 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 83,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 78,031 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 78,030 miles

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

offside and nearside front brakes "dragging" slightly

unable to execute an emmission test (excessive system leakeage)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 72,814 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 67,800 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 67,800 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 62,321 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 62,321 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Oct 2005 58,347 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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P104 KYB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 P104 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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P104 KYB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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