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P545 ONG

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,247 mi
Last recorded93,247 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 ONG
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 93,247 miles

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

under body has signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2019 93,148 miles

under body has signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2018 93,108 miles

cuts in near side front tyre not to cords at time of test

front brake discs becoming corroded

near side and off side front shock absorber damp at time of test

near side and off side rear brake pipes becoming corroded under wheel arch

off side rear brake slightly tight

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 16 Apr 2018 93,108 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

cuts in near side front tyre not to cords at time of test

front brake discs becoming corroded

near side and off side front shock absorber damp at time of test

near side and off side rear brake pipes becoming corroded under wheel arch

off side rear brake slightly tight

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 10 Apr 2017 90,340 miles

1. Slight damage to front number plate. 2. Hand brake travel on limit.

Fail 5 Apr 2017 90,318 miles

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

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

1. Slight damage to front number plate. 2. Hand brake travel on limit.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 87,139 miles

1. Slight leak in exhaust centre pipe at rear.

2. Front brake discs starting to corrode.

3. Both front tyres wearing low on inside edges.

4. Offside front outer cv gaiter starting to perish.

5. Slight damage to front number plate.

6. Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

7. Hand brake travel on limit.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 79,804 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 79,804 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 77,848 miles

1.front tyres wearing low on inside edges 2.o/s/f cv gaitor starting to perrish 3.slight fluid leak on o/s/r shock absorber

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 74,125 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 74,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 70,355 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 67,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 64,921 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 61,924 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 58,189 miles

Parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 54,953 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 51,060 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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P545 ONG 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 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P545 ONG, 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 P545 ONG registered?

P545 ONG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P545 ONG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P545 ONG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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