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P371 VFC

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,664 mi
Last recorded96,664 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 VFC
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2016 96,664 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

wiper blades split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 92,393 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front indicators loose

Front brake application and release slightly uneven

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

Nearside front tyre cracked

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/Rear tyre cracking

O/S/Rear tyre worn uneven

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 92,388 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front indicators loose

Both front tyres cracking

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

O/S/Rear tyre cracking

O/S/Rear tyre worn uneven

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 88,594 miles

Front and rear bumpers scuffed

Front bumper insecure

O/S/Rear tyre cracking

O/Side of vehicle damaged and scuffed

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 88,508 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front and rear bumpers scuffed

Front bumper insecure

O/S/Rear tyre cracking

O/Side of vehicle damaged and scuffed

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 85,280 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 85,279 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 84,196 miles

N/S wing mirror is insecure and damaged with a sharp edge

Fail 26 Jul 2012 84,186 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S wing mirror is insecure and damaged with a sharp edge

Pass 8 Jul 2011 82,296 miles

Nearside wiper blade rubber starting to split.

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

temporary seal carried out on rear exhaust joint to obtain accurate emmision lambda reading.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 80,908 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 80,895 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 77,775 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 73,984 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 68,206 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 68,206 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 59,628 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished cuts in tread pattern

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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P371 VFC is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P371 VFC, 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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P371 VFC is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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