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P435 FKO

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

136,121 mi
Last recorded136,121 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP435 FKO
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2021 136,121 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 133,905 miles

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

Offside Headlamp adjuster inoperative

Fail 10 Nov 2020 133,905 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp adjuster inoperative

Pass 21 May 2019 126,569 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 122,370 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 120,108 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 120,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 119,097 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 119,096 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 117,829 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 117,828 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 116,416 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 116,404 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2013 115,357 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 115,357 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 112,214 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 10,967 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 106,647 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 106,647 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 104,490 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2008 104,490 miles

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

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

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2007 100,518 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 100,518 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 89,163 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 89,163 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 76,085 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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P435 FKO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 P435 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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P435 FKO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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