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P318 VBB

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,005 mi
Last recorded96,005 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 VBB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 96,005 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR FROM HOSE TO WHEEL CYL (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 96,005 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR FROM HOSE TO WHEEL CYL (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 90,387 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 83,678 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 74,384 miles

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

engine top up 2.5 lt

Pass 3 Oct 2014 74,384 miles

engine top up 2.5 lt

Pass 7 Oct 2013 67,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 67,336 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 61,424 miles

DANAGE TO NEAR SIDE FLOOR FRONT TO REAR

Pass 7 Oct 2011 53,369 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 53,369 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 49,652 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 43,858 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,117 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 36,421 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 36,421 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 34,707 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 33,156 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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P318 VBB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P318 VBB, 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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P318 VBB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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