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P396 KBU

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,154 mi
Last recorded124,154 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 KBU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 124,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

center exhuast corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2013 124,154 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

center exhuast corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 114,215 miles

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

rear number plate deterating

Fail 24 Aug 2012 114,215 miles

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

rear number plate deterating

Pass 13 Aug 2011 105,179 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 105,179 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 97,678 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Aug 2010 97,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Aug 2009 88,514 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 88,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 84,103 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 76,686 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 70,341 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 94,146 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 94,146 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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P396 KBU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P396 KBU, 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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P396 KBU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 17 September 1996.

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