MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,502 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P166 LNV safe to buy?
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