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P319 LPS

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

56,072 mi
Last recorded56,072 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP319 LPS
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2008 56,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

offside wiper blade torn slightly but clearing screen ok at time of test

parking brake performance low on offside rear

radiator in poor condition

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2007 50,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both track rod ends securing nuts very rusty but ok at time of test

radiator in poor condition

rear wiper arm very rusty

various metal brake pipes in engine compartment showing signs of corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2007 50,897 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both track rod ends securing nuts very rusty but ok at time of test

radiator in poor condition

various metal brake pipes in engine compartment showing signs of corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2006 44,714 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

front discs getting very rusty

radiator in poor condition

rear wiper arm rusty

underside of vehicle getting rusty in places

various metal brake pipes getting rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2006 44,702 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

both sides front brake discs surfaces very rusty

general underside of vehicle getting rusty in places

radiator in poor condition

rear wiper arm very rusty

various metal brake pipes getting quite rusty but ok at time of test

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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P319 LPS is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P319 LPS, 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 P319 LPS registered?

P319 LPS is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 9 October 1996.

Is P319 LPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P319 LPS shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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