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P286 PRE

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,150 mi
Last recorded117,150 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 PRE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 117,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 106,645 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 106,599 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Feb 2014 104,131 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 104,131 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 98,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 92,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

central brake light not working

Pass 28 Jan 2011 87,119 miles

Both front brake discs pitted and rusty

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 87,119 miles

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

Both front brake discs pitted and rusty

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 85,464 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 85,464 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 83,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 80,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 80,065 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 75,978 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 64,515 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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P286 PRE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P286 PRE, 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 P286 PRE registered?

P286 PRE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is P286 PRE safe to buy?

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