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P166 NNM

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,884 mi
Last recorded65,884 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 65,884 miles

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

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

nearside front brakes dics corroded on inner face in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

offside front brakes dics corroded on inner face in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

Fail 5 May 2010 65,884 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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

nearside front brakes dics corroded on inner face in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

offside front brakes dics corroded on inner face in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

Pass 8 May 2009 89,178 miles

Front discs worn

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 8 May 2009 89,178 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front discs worn

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 7 May 2008 81,079 miles

Hand brake has travel

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake imbalance

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2008 81,079 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hand brake has travel

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake imbalance

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2007 73,573 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 71,167 miles

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 NNM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P166 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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P166 NNM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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