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P388 UBO

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,116 mi
Last recorded127,116 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 UBO
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 127,116 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 127,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear tyre worn at inner shoulder

Pass 10 May 2013 125,848 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 121,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 116,324 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 116,322 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 789,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 109,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 103,348 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 97,669 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 97,546 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 93,134 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 93,134 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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P388 UBO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P388 UBO, 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 P388 UBO registered?

P388 UBO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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