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P246 RYL

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,986 mi
Last recorded77,986 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 RYL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 77,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 73,127 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 71,056 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 70,725 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 69,764 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 69,764 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 66,336 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 66,336 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

brakes noisey

Pass 30 Oct 2017 62,249 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit- advise replace asap (4.1.E.1)

advise check nearside number plate bulb / connection

advise replace offside front door handle

Pass 31 Oct 2016 58,205 miles

Offside Front outer door handle broken but still able to open the door- ADVISE REPLACE HANDLE

VERY SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 28 Oct 2015 54,633 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 54,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 52,048 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 49,339 miles

mid exaust rusty

radiator rotting

Fail 23 Oct 2013 49,338 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

mid exaust rusty

radiator rotting

Pass 3 Nov 2012 46,168 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 46,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 42,449 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 41,483 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 39,742 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,693 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 37,198 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 35,349 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 32,927 miles

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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P246 RYL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P246 RYL, 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 P246 RYL registered?

P246 RYL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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