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P130 LAB

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,632 mi
Last recorded123,632 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 LAB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 123,632 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive dipstick missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 123,632 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive dipstick missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 104,851 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 104,842 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 85,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 81,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 81,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 80,858 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 80,858 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 80,473 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 80,350 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 79,579 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 78,898 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 69,553 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

battery insecure

both front tyres worn on inner edge

coolant radiator showing signs of leaking

emissions only just met requirements for CO

nearside rear light cluster slightly damaged

rear wiper split

Fail 1 Sep 2012 69,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

battery insecure

both front tyres worn on inner edge

coolant radiator showing signs of leaking

emissions only just met requirements for CO

nearside rear light cluster slightly damaged

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Sep 2011 59,018 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

engine oil level on minimum

nearside rear light cluster has slight damage

offside front tyre worn below legal limit on inner edge

radiator showing signs of leaking

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Sep 2011 59,018 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Battery insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

engine oil level on minimum

nearside rear light cluster has slight damage

offside front tyre worn below legal limit on inner edge

radiator showing signs of leaking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jul 2010 46,976 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak from sump gskt

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2009 39,598 miles

Battery insecure

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Apr 2008 34,425 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 31,765 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 31,765 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 29,445 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 27,480 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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P130 LAB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P130 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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P130 LAB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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