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P142 FNB

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

98,337 mi
Last recorded98,337 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 FNB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 98,337 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 82,728 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 64,227 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 61,676 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 59,117 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 57,567 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 57,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2019 57,362 miles

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

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))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 55,598 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2017 53,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 May 2017 53,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 51,953 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slight leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 50,117 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 47,915 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 45,465 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 42,985 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 May 2011 40,419 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 38,117 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 35,887 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 33,808 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 15 May 2007 31,379 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 28,930 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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P142 FNB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P142 FNB, 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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P142 FNB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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