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P188 JNO

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,172 mi
Last recorded150,172 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 JNO
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 150,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 143,334 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 137,249 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 129,694 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 129,694 miles

Offside Front Seat belt installation does not use the standard seat belt mounting bolts and washers (5.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 119,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front near limit (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front near limit (3.5.1g)

front exhaust pipe and cat in poor condition

Fail 4 Aug 2015 119,650 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust pipe and cat in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2014 103,215 miles

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

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

drivers seat cover torn exposing upright frame

exsesive travel on hand brke lever

Fail 13 Aug 2014 103,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

drivers seat cover torn exposing upright frame

exsesive travel on hand brke lever

Pass 9 Aug 2013 96,582 miles

As per failure

Fail 30 Jul 2013 96,365 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

1. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges. 2. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

3. Hand brake travel on limit. 4. Foot brake travel on limit.

5.slight damage to front windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2012 90,736 miles

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

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

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

chip in screen

Pass 9 Aug 2011 86,327 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 82,690 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 78,230 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 78,230 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 72,527 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 72,527 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 66,375 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 56,624 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 56,624 miles

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

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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P188 JNO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P188 JNO, 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 P188 JNO registered?

P188 JNO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is P188 JNO safe to buy?

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