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P126 TMB

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,053 mi
Last recorded101,053 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 TMB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 101,053 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 87,135 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 87,135 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 75,078 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 75,077 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 66,765 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 57,135 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 57,095 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,801 miles

All tyres are starting to perish.

Both front brake discs are starting to corrode.

Fail 16 Jun 2009 40,801 miles

All tyres are starting to perish.

Both front brake discs are starting to corrode.

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 40,796 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,778 miles

light cracking to the side walls of all tyres.

Pass 23 Sep 2005 40,747 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 TMB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TMB, 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 P126 TMB registered?

P126 TMB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P126 TMB safe to buy?

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