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P258 MFA

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

139,265 mi
Last recorded139,265 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 MFA
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2023 139,265 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 132,858 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2021 126,999 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside front and both rear springs are slightly corroded

Park brake travel is high

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. On limit (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underside of is corroded in various places

Fail 23 Nov 2021 126,945 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear handbrake requires adjustment/service

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 122,302 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 11 Dec 2020 122,229 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 18 Dec 2019 117,629 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 117,577 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 110,920 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R Chassis legs corroding

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

Rear Heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Dec 2018 110,908 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/R and O/S/R Chassis legs corroding

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

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

Rear Heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2017 104,560 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre getting low on inner and outer edges

handbrake slight high

Fail 5 Dec 2017 104,470 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Outer 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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 99,339 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 99,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 92,480 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 92,408 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 67,328 miles

chassis corroded

front suspension arms corroded

offside sill corroded

rear axle stabilizer bar corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 67,284 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chassis corroded

front suspension arms corroded

offside sill corroded

rear axle stabilizer bar corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 77,394 miles

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

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

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

center and rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2013 77,393 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

center and rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 71,097 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,963 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 60,200 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 54,592 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 49,144 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 49,144 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 43,900 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 38,188 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 32,947 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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P258 MFA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 P258 MFA, 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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P258 MFA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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