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P196 JRV

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

80,017 mi
Last recorded80,017 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 JRV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 80,017 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s front road springs corroded

o/s and n/s rear shocks corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 79,044 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 79,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 77,526 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre tread low

Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,214 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Sep 2017 72,837 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 72,837 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working 382 bulb replaced (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 72,168 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 72,168 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 70,562 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,707 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,705 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 66,705 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 64,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake pads getting low

fuel filler corroded

offside and nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2013 64,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake pads getting low

fuel filler corroded

offside and nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2012 62,621 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 60,851 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 60,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 58,585 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 58,585 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 30 Mar 2009 56,816 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 54,445 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 54,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 52,864 miles

o/s/r tyre perished on outer tread area and sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2006 51,014 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing and getting low

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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P196 JRV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P196 JRV, 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 P196 JRV registered?

P196 JRV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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