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P108 DVN

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,350 mi
Last recorded149,350 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 DVN
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 149,350 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 149,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 140,558 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 140,540 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 131,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Fail 20 Jul 2011 122,147 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 122,147 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 115,024 miles

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

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

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

both rear wheel bearings noisy

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2010 115,024 miles

both rear wheel bearings noisy

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2009 97,994 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 78,007 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 78,007 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 58,155 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 37,612 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)

wipers bit smeary

Pass 21 Jul 2005 26,392 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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P108 DVN is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P108 DVN, 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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P108 DVN is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 21 September 1996.

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