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P160 LLL

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,717 mi
Last recorded121,717 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 LLL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 121,717 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 114,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 114,505 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 108,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 108,251 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 105,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

wiper blade split

Pass 5 Nov 2015 101,332 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 101,332 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 99,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 97,825 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 97,825 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 96,540 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 94,113 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 92,898 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 91,881 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 89,395 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 85,279 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 78,722 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 70,607 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 70,607 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P160 LLL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P160 LLL, 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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P160 LLL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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