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P173 NNM

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,862 mi
Last recorded132,862 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 NNM
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 132,862 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 132,862 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Changed to spare (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 127,160 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2015 127,160 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2014 121,164 miles

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

n/s/f outer cv gaitor perishing

o/s/r shock absorber leaking requires attn!

Pass 15 Sep 2014 121,164 miles

n/s/f outer cv gaitor perishing

o/s/r shock absorber leaking requires attn!

Pass 19 Sep 2013 114,977 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 114,977 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 108,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 23 Sep 2011 100,615 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 100,611 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 93,989 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 80,484 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 80,484 miles

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 4 Aug 2008 71,977 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 61,312 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 61,311 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 51,457 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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P173 NNM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P173 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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What year was P173 NNM registered?

P173 NNM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 14 August 1996.

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