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P533 LSX

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

30,811 mi
Last recorded30,811 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP533 LSX
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 30,811 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 30,811 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 27,783 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 26,350 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 26,313 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 26,313 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 26,199 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 25,977 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 25,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 25,733 miles

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

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

all four road tyres heavilly perished on sidewalls

Pass 10 Oct 2013 25,502 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 25,151 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 24,802 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf seat belt stalk slightly sticking

Fail 17 Oct 2011 24,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf seat belt stalk slightly sticking

Fail 27 Oct 2010 23,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 23,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,156 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 20,582 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 20,582 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 18,688 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 18,688 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 16,866 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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P533 LSX is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P533 LSX, 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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What year was P533 LSX registered?

P533 LSX is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 15 November 1996.

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