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P161 EOM

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,333 mi
Last recorded97,333 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 EOM
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 97,333 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged

radiator heavily deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2013 97,333 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front registration plate slightly damaged

front tyres worn heavily on edges - recommend replacement 145/80/13

radiator heavily deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2012 95,497 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

radiator heavily corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2012 95,497 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges

radiator heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 93,609 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

radiator deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2011 93,609 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

radiator deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2010 92,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

radiator deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2009 90,708 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front brake binding slightly

radiator corroding

Fail 7 Apr 2008 90,057 miles

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

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

handbrake cables corroded

radiator corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2008 90,057 miles

handbrake cables corroded

radiator corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2007 87,716 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 84,968 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Reverse lamp inoprative

Pass 3 Apr 2006 84,968 miles

Reverse lamp inoprative

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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P161 EOM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P161 EOM, 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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What year was P161 EOM registered?

P161 EOM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P161 EOM safe to buy?

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