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P26 DTO

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,115 mi
Last recorded90,115 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 DTO
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 90,115 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 82,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both side front (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 82,909 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both side front (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 76,585 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 70,722 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 67,787 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 65,359 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,013 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 60,277 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 60,168 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 56,001 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 51,175 miles

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

nearside front to rear brake pipe greased and cannot be properly inspected

Fail 25 Jun 2013 51,015 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,566 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in between tread

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 41,773 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 41,649 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 36,231 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 36,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 31,357 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 31,357 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 26,331 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 22,559 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 22,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 19,750 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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P26 DTO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P26 DTO, 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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P26 DTO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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