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P265 EDY

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,804 mi
Last recorded104,804 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 EDY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 104,804 miles

both front break discs low

both front break pads wearing low

chassis corroding

drivers door handle incomplete

exhaust deteriorated

floor corroding

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear suspension components corroding

Fail 26 Jul 2013 104,804 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both side outer cv boots deteriating

floor chassis and inner sills corroding

front antiroll bar rubber bushes deteriating

front brake pads appear low

front crossmember corroding

steering rack damp

suspension components corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2012 100,291 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front brakepads appear low

offside outer doorhandle broken but can still open door from outside

some corrosion to underside body and suspension components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 96,316 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

o/s/f outer door handle broken

o/s/r tyre heavily perished between treads ( advise replacement )

rear chasis rails corroded

slight exhaust leak from rear system joint

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs above fuel tank

Pass 15 Jul 2010 89,670 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 89,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 84,085 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 84,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 78,137 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 78,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 71,301 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 71,031 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 65,658 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 62,304 miles

front no plate fading.

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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P265 EDY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P265 EDY, 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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P265 EDY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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