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P306 BLS

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,817 mi
Last recorded133,817 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 BLS
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2009 133,817 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FUEL FILLER HOSE BRACKET CORRODED.

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 133,817 miles

FUEL FILLER HOSE BRACKET CORRODED.

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 129,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FUEL FILLER HOSE CORRODED.

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 129,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FUEL FILLER HOSE CORRODED.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 123,866 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 123,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 119,520 miles

FRONT NO PLATE SLIGHT DAMAGE

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 119,520 miles

FRONT NO PLATE SLIGHT DAMAGE

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 115,075 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES DAMAGED.

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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P306 BLS is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P306 BLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P306 BLS registered?

P306 BLS is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P306 BLS safe to buy?

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