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P340 PAF

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,416 mi
Last recorded128,416 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP340 PAF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 128,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear service brake [foot brake] and hand brake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.2.1 (c))

little reserve travel in handbrake

showing signs of surface rust on under side of vehicle body

Fail 23 Sep 2019 128,416 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c. v. boot worn (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear service brake [foot brake] and hand brake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.2.1 (c))

little reserve travel in handbrake

showing signs of surface rust on under side of vehicle body

Pass 6 Sep 2018 124,547 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake and handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 6 Sep 2018 124,543 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake and handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 25 Sep 2017 119,844 miles

N/S outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear seatbelt slow retracting

Offside Rear seatbelt slow retracting

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 117,257 miles

Offside Front brake binding

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 113,906 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 109,000 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 24 Sep 2013 102,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2013 102,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2012 102,646 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 102,646 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 101,448 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 101,175 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 91,935 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 91,935 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 82,263 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 72,656 miles

Battery insecure

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2007 63,598 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 59,870 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 59,870 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Oct 2005 56,032 miles

child seat to n/s/r outer harness affecting full inspection of belt.

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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P340 PAF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P340 PAF, 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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P340 PAF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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