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P176 JHJ

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,467 mi
Last recorded133,467 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 JHJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 133,467 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 133,467 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 124,202 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 112,238 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 112,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 102,330 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 102,330 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 95,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 90,426 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 90,426 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 84,848 miles

N/s front tyre worn to legal limit

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2011 84,848 miles

N/s front tyre worn to legal limit

O/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2010 79,074 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 79,074 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/s rear tyre is perished

Pass 3 Aug 2009 73,655 miles

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

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

O/s & N/s rear tyres are starting to perish

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 69,071 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing in tread

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

O/s & N/s front outer CV gaiters are starting to perish

Fail 21 Jul 2008 69,071 miles

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

Battery insecure

Both rear tyres are perishing in tread

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

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

O/s & N/s front outer CV gaiters are starting to perish

Pass 23 Jul 2007 64,223 miles

Both front outer CV gaiters are perishing

Both rear tyres are perishing in tread

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

O/s front tyre is worn to limit

Radiator can be seen to be in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2006 58,583 miles

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

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

O/s rear tyre is perishing across tread pattern

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

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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P176 JHJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P176 JHJ, 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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P176 JHJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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