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P282 YFJ

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,039 mi
Last recorded128,039 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 YFJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 128,039 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

antiroll bar link bushes perished

surface corrossion on various brake pipes

Fail 4 Mar 2013 127,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

antiroll bar link bushes perished

surface corrossion on various brake pipes

Pass 31 Jan 2012 119,772 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 119,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs corroded appears to have been stood

Pass 19 Oct 2010 114,881 miles

both rear tyres staarting to perish

Fail 19 Oct 2010 114,881 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both rear tyres staarting to perish

Pass 27 Oct 2009 109,109 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 109,105 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cat not fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2008 99,850 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 89,497 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 83,768 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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P282 YFJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White 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 P282 YFJ, 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 P282 YFJ registered?

P282 YFJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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