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P503 KJC

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,627 mi
Last recorded134,627 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP503 KJC
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2014 134,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 113,475 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 113,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 92,348 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 80,443 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 80,442 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 74,091 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 72,919 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 72,895 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

both rear tyres have walls and tread cracking osr loosing pressure

Pass 13 Nov 2008 72,379 miles

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

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

drivers rear tyre has slight tyre seperation

passanger outer wall perished on tyre

Fail 12 Nov 2007 71,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 71,268 miles

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 70,373 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 70,344 miles

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

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

radiator badly coroeded

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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P503 KJC is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P503 KJC, 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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P503 KJC is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 25 November 1996.

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