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P289 RYL

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,612 mi
Last recorded109,612 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 RYL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 109,612 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 104,012 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 102,904 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 102,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 99,517 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 96,641 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 96,629 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 94,195 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall heavily cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 90,807 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 88,769 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2012 86,639 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 84,379 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 84,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 81,502 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 81,501 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 74,369 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 66,086 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 61,691 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 58,617 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 54,203 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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P289 RYL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P289 RYL, 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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P289 RYL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 29 October 1996.

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