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P117 BRM

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,939 mi
Last recorded108,939 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 BRM
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2016 108,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

both rear most ends of front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 104,856 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front tyre tread depths getting low

Fail 11 Mar 2015 104,854 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front tyre tread depths getting low

Pass 26 Feb 2014 100,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all steel brake pipes greased

fuel filler pipe corroded at cap area

Pass 14 Mar 2013 96,734 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 96,733 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 92,293 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 85,007 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 78,277 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 72,383 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 65,647 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 65,647 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 61,576 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 56,808 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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P117 BRM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P117 BRM, 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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P117 BRM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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