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P123 JHL

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,293 mi
Last recorded53,293 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 JHL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 53,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes 22% out of balance

front number plate slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre tread low on edges

Fail 21 Jul 2009 53,293 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre tread low on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2008 50,131 miles

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

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

chip on windscreen

rear tyres badly agecracked

rusting on suspension

Pass 24 Jul 2007 47,451 miles

lower reading on o/s/r brake

n/s/r tyre agecracked and tread getting low

rear number plate discolouring

rusting on suspension

slight rusting on rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Jul 2006 44,699 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly discoloured

suspension arms rusting

tyres agecracked

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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P123 JHL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P123 JHL, 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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What year was P123 JHL registered?

P123 JHL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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