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P202 CRB

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,441 mi
Last recorded129,441 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 CRB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 129,441 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 129,441 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 127,238 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 127,238 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 26 Jul 2010 123,238 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 123,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise condition front wiper blades

advise park brake lever high

Pass 21 Jul 2009 119,115 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 119,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 114,103 miles

exhaust heat shield rattle

Pass 21 Aug 2007 108,350 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 108,350 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

minor scratches on screen

Pass 15 Aug 2006 105,304 miles

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

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

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

radiator in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2005 103,163 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 103,163 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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P202 CRB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P202 CRB, 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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P202 CRB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 7 August 1996.

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