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P398 DNU

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,023 mi
Last recorded137,023 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 DNU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 137,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion all over including suspension components, nothing deemed excessive at time of test

Fail 8 Feb 2021 137,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion all over including suspension components, nothing deemed excessive at time of test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached split pin loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 112,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 109,037 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 107,732 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 105,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165 70 R13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 104,093 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 101,923 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 101,923 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 100,003 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 100,003 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 97,725 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 94,811 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 90,524 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 86,211 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filler neck slighty rusted

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2010 86,211 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filler neck slighty rusted

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2009 81,140 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 76,222 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 72,240 miles

both rear tyres worn new tyres recommended

various chips in b zone oneof the chips in screen nearly enchroching into a zone

Fail 24 Jan 2007 72,240 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both rear tyres very worn just on legal limits recommend new rear tyres

various chips in b zone nearly enchroching into a zone

Pass 23 Jan 2006 67,061 miles

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

crake zone P zone not yet above limit

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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P398 DNU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P398 DNU, 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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P398 DNU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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