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P166 LNV

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,502 mi
Last recorded131,502 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 LNV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 131,502 miles

all steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion

brake pipes showing general surface corrosion

corrosion on components becoming advanced in places

drivers seat slightly damaged on side / covers split showing frame work / adv attention

exhaust support hangers / brackets modified

exhaust system hanging down low / front sections corroded / adv attention

lowering springs fitted all round / corroded

stone chip in screen

underside / panelling / floor sections all areas showing general corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2016 131,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low aim low / light unit loose / insecure (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak shocker leaking / corroded / no damping action (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak shocker damp / no damping action / corroded (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers not clearing screen / wiper wheel boxes worn to excess / linkages worn to excess (8.2.2)

all steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion

brake pipes showing general surface corrosion

corrosion on components becoming advanced in places

drivers seat slightly damaged on side / covers split showing frame work / adv attention

exhaust support hangers / brackets modified

exhaust system hanging down low / front sections corroded / adv attention

lowering springs fitted all round / corroded

stone chip in screen

underside / panelling / floor sections all areas showing general corrosion

wiper linkages worn / knocking / banging

Fail 28 Oct 2015 129,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn inner treads 1.3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Front slight oil misting on steering rack

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened corroded at bottom (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r too wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened corroded at bottom (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear rear exhaust box low close to floor

Pass 28 Oct 2015 129,225 miles

Front slight oil misting on steering rack

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened corroded at bottom (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r too wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened corroded at bottom (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear rear exhaust box low close to floor

Pass 23 Oct 2014 125,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 125,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 122,828 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 119,810 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 119,810 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 116,444 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 116,444 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 113,215 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 113,215 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 109,841 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 109,841 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 106,776 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 99,293 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 91,914 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005
Fail 28 Oct 2005 84,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P166 LNV 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 60%.

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 P166 LNV, 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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P166 LNV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 24 December 1996.

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