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P328 XSB

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,319 mi
Last recorded132,319 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP328 XSB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2020 132,319 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2019 119,415 miles

Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST FRONT PIPE TO MANIFOLD BOLT MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 119,415 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST FRONT PIPE TO MANIFOLD BOLT MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 105,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

centre stop lamp not working

handbrake lever has slight travel

reversing lamp not working

smell of fuel & fuel tank damp around seam

Fail 3 Jul 2018 105,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

centre stop lamp not working

handbrake lever has slight travel

reversing lamp not working

smell of fuel & fuel tank damp around seam

Pass 25 Jul 2017 93,890 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 93,889 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 88,661 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 83,423 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 83,423 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 78,928 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 73,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,731 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,180 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 60,797 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 53,063 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 48,360 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 48,360 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 45,276 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 43,341 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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P328 XSB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P328 XSB, 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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P328 XSB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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