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P261 DOJ

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,319 mi
Last recorded165,319 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 DOJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 165,319 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 165,319 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 147,876 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 137,895 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 137,895 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine oil level too low.

Fail 12 Nov 2009 137,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

spare wheel carryire damaged / car damaged at rear

Pass 23 Oct 2008 121,016 miles

front and rear number plate spaceing requires attention soon

offside rear wheel has a slight brake bind

Fail 20 Oct 2008 120,772 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front and rear number plate spaceing requires attention soon

offside rear wheel has a slight brake bind

Pass 21 Nov 2007 91,493 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 89,801 miles

both cv gaitors perished

offside door mirror requires attention soon †

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 23 Jan 2006 83,414 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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P261 DOJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P261 DOJ, 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 P261 DOJ registered?

P261 DOJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P261 DOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 DOJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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