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P127 LAB

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,037 mi
Last recorded122,037 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 LAB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 122,037 miles

front wipers smear screen

o/s/f shock weeping

rear axel bushes cracked

underside of car corroded

Pass 7 May 2016 117,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

number plates poor

Pass 6 May 2015 113,772 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 May 2014 109,912 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

minor exhaust blow

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted on the inner surface

Pass 12 May 2014 109,912 miles

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

minor exhaust blow

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted on the inner surface

Pass 10 May 2013 105,436 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 100,506 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rad in poor condition

washer jets on n/s poor spray

Pass 6 Apr 2011 94,880 miles

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

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

washer get poor on n/s/f

Pass 26 Apr 2010 87,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 86,878 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 72,456 miles

Both front discs (inner face) slightly corroded

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 60,476 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 51,811 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 51,811 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 28 Apr 2006 40,095 miles

both rear tyres starting to perrish

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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P127 LAB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P127 LAB, 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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P127 LAB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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