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1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,035 mi
Last recorded125,035 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 VPN
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 125,035 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ns and os (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 125,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ns and os (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 117,502 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 117,502 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect HID kit fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 109,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake could be better , cable ?

Fail 1 Dec 2016 109,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake could be better , cable ?

Pass 9 Dec 2015 102,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil os following (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also splitting all over (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres different size to rears

headlight adjusters not 100%

oil leak, slightly low level

Pass 12 Dec 2014 94,868 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine oil level low

osr tyre perishing

Pass 10 Jan 2014 85,847 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

center upper brake light not working

radiator leaking

Fail 10 Jan 2014 85,844 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

center upper brake light not working

radiator leaking

Pass 11 Jan 2013 84,699 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 10 Jan 2013 84,698 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside 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)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2011 78,889 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 Dec 2011 78,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2010 66,657 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 66,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 49,263 miles

advice:handbrake will need adjusting both rear tyres outer walls perished

Pass 18 Nov 2008 47,871 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 44,431 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 44,431 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 40,443 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 37,544 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 VPN is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P545 VPN, 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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P545 VPN is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 26 November 1996.

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