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P423 FKO

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,554 mi
Last recorded122,554 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 FKO
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 122,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 24 May 2018 122,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure not attached other than by electrical cables (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 113,311 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 111,452 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 110,119 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 108,744 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 102,999 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 102,999 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 99,036 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 95,479 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake discs have slight corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2010 95,479 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside front brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2009 94,092 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 92,737 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 87,789 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 87,782 miles

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

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

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

front number plate seperating

Pass 30 May 2006 81,039 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 80,725 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges.

unable to check front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted.

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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P423 FKO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P423 FKO, 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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P423 FKO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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