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P117 YPA

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,477 mi
Last recorded119,477 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 YPA
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 119,477 miles

CORROSHON ON ALL FLOORING\CHASSIS\AND SUSPENSHON ETC

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 116,594 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 111,588 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 111,588 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 107,907 miles

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

slight mist on o/s/r x n/s/f shocks / n/s/r tyre perishing / o/s/r brake pipe corroding / slight corrosion on o/s/f wishbone

Pass 22 Jun 2017 103,816 miles

nearside front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

nearside front tyre is very close to the legal limit

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2016 102,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 98,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 89,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 80,516 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 77,325 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 70,631 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 65,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 57,879 miles

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

windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 14 Jul 2008 46,664 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 46,664 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 13,938 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 13,938 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 23,423 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 23,423 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 YPA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YPA, 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 YPA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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