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P338 YOD

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,510 mi
Last recorded75,510 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 YOD
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 75,510 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 75,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 68,818 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 64,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side rear tyre slight cut on outter wall advise.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 58,297 miles

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

front brake backing plates in poor condition.

near side front head lamp pattern incorrect due to moisture on lens advise.

radiator in poor condition advise

Fail 13 Nov 2012 58,297 miles

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

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

front brake backing plates in poor condition.

near side front head lamp pattern incorrect due to moisture on lens advise.

radiator in poor condition advise

Pass 4 Nov 2011 49,997 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 49,727 miles

CV boot cracking offside front

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

passenger front seatbelt buckle need replacing at some point

some suspension parts very corroded

tyre nearside front 1.6mm inner edge

tyre nearside rear (CUT IN TYRE WALL SUGGEST REPLACE IN NEAR FUTURE)

tyre offside front 1.6mm outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2009 49,114 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

cut outer wall on nearside rear tyre suggest it was replaced

front tyres 2mm on edges

metal fuel pipes rear corroded

some corrosion on suspension parts

Fail 26 Mar 2009 49,114 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

cut outer wall on nearside rear tyre suggest it was replaced

front tyres 2mm on edges

metal fuel pipes rear corroded

some corrosion on suspension parts

Pass 15 Feb 2008 46,098 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 43,194 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 43,141 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 39,295 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 39,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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P338 YOD is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P338 YOD, 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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P338 YOD is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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