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P140 HKL

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,446 mi
Last recorded118,446 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 HKL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 118,446 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 115,124 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 115,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 112,217 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 109,346 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 109,346 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working centre stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/13 buget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 104,181 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Offside Front tyre heavily worn inside edge advise to change

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 104,181 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Offside Front tyre heavily worn inside edge advise to change

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 96,827 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 7 Apr 2017 96,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165 70 13 79T budget (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Mar 2016 89,081 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 89,078 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 75,517 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 75,517 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 60,986 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,986 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 48,614 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 47,068 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 45,036 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 42,844 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 39,935 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)

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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P140 HKL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red 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 P140 HKL, 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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P140 HKL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 20 December 1996.

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