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P41 HFL

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,025 mi
Last recorded140,025 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 HFL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 140,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 139,945 miles

Body has slight corrosion around sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front no plate slightly crack

Pass 21 Apr 2015 138,816 miles

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

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

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 138,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 138,541 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight corrosion around sills

Pass 11 Apr 2013 137,596 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 137,595 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 1 May 2012 136,648 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 136,644 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 135,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 133,145 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 133,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 131,127 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 131,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

offside rear wheel bearing slight play.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 128,634 miles

offside rear tyre slightly out off round.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 124,540 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 124,519 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

fuel filler neck corroded.

Fail 13 Apr 2006 121,398 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 121,398 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P41 HFL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P41 HFL, 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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P41 HFL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 25 October 1996.

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