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P153 NNM

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

160,340 mi
Last recorded160,340 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 NNM
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 160,340 miles

Front pads appear low

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 10 Oct 2016 160,340 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front pads appear low

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 30 Sep 2015 153,277 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

centre stop light inop

os no plate light deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2015 153,277 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

centre stop light inop

os no plate light deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2014 146,632 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

starter motor loose

Fail 7 Oct 2014 146,632 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

starter motor loose

Pass 27 Sep 2013 138,105 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre is perishing

Fail 27 Sep 2013 138,105 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre is perishing

Pass 1 Oct 2012 134,538 miles

Fuel filler pipe shield corroded.

Engine leaking oil.

Near side outer cv gaiter is perished and splitting.

Off side rear tyre is worn and perishing.

rad is corroded and leaking slightly.

Fail 1 Oct 2012 134,538 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine leaking oil.

Fuel filler pipe shield corroded.

Near side outer cv gaiter is perished and splitting.

Off side rear tyre is worn and perishing.

rad is corroded and leaking slightly.

Fail 27 Sep 2011 130,810 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r chassis and rear brake pipes corroding

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 27 Sep 2011 130,810 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r chassis and rear brake pipes corroding

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 2 Oct 2010 127,287 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 127,274 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear chassis corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2009 122,388 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear no plate spacing?

Pass 3 Oct 2008 115,074 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 115,074 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 107,719 miles

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

rear no plate fading

Pass 20 Oct 2006 99,376 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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P153 NNM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P153 NNM, 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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P153 NNM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 23 September 1996.

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