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P304 BBC

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,612 mi
Last recorded102,612 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 BBC
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2017 102,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear inner tube fitted to offside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2016 99,525 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 11 May 2015 95,328 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Poor beam image both headlamps

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 92,655 miles

Both front outer Drive shaft boots deteriorating

Both front shock absorber casings corroding

Both rear brake drum back plates corrded

Corrosion to rear chassis

Engine idle speeds sounds slightly high

Front brake discs inner faces corroded and pitted

Front suspension components corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2012 89,622 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 82,224 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight brake imbalance on rear

Pass 8 Jun 2011 82,224 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight brake imbalance on rear

Pass 9 Jun 2010 73,818 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front number plate starting to deteriorate & cracked

rear number plate deteriorateing

Pass 9 Jun 2009 66,382 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 62,650 miles

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

front brake discs are lightly corroded

nearside rear tyre is perishing

Pass 24 May 2007 59,750 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 58,013 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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P304 BBC is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P304 BBC, 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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P304 BBC is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 13 August 1996.

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