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P126 PYD

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,623 mi
Last recorded124,623 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 PYD
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 124,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 124,622 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 121,346 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 121,346 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 119,787 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 117,023 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 115,823 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 115,823 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 113,102 miles

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

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

advise heat sheild broken on exhaust manifold

Fail 12 Jun 2014 113,102 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

advise heat sheild broken on exhaust manifold

Pass 28 Mar 2013 109,012 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 109,012 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 102,670 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside wiper blade split

Fail 27 Mar 2012 102,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside wiper blade split

Fail 16 Feb 2012 101,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside tyre starting to perish

offside wiper blade split

Pass 24 Feb 2011 91,829 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 86,426 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 83,301 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 80,044 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 77,159 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 75,012 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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P126 PYD is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P126 PYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P126 PYD registered?

P126 PYD is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 6 September 1996.

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