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P208 MBY

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,422 mi
Last recorded132,422 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 MBY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 132,422 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 132,422 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 114,279 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 114,279 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 103,950 miles

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 96,271 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 96,271 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 87,999 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 87,999 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 78,449 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 78,909 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 66,834 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 63,538 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rearnumber plate deteriorating

some damage to front num ber plate

Pass 13 Nov 2007 60,329 miles

Internal headlamp adjuster does not work on offside headlamp.

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

Rear number plate is deteriorating and front is cracked

Fail 2 Nov 2007 60,230 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Internal headlamp adjuster does not work on offside headlamp.

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

Rear number plate is deteriorating and front is cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2006 56,510 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 52,871 miles

rear registration plate backing starting to peel away

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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P208 MBY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P208 MBY, 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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P208 MBY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 26 November 1996.

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