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P546 GVU

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,354 mi
Last recorded101,354 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP546 GVU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 101,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf/osf tyres scrubbing inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2015 88,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 3 Jul 2015 88,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 18 Jun 2015 88,440 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 19 May 2014 85,580 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre tread feathering on outer edge

Pass 5 Jun 2013 84,123 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR INSECURE

Fail 3 Jun 2013 84,116 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside 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 tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR INSECURE

Pass 21 Jun 2012 78,823 miles

1 incorrect wheel nut fitted on wheels

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

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 74,616 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

front anti roll bar and some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 May 2011 74,616 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front anti roll bar and some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Jun 2010 72,899 miles

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

o/sn/s front suspension struts slightly damp

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jun 2009 71,238 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Jun 2009 71,236 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 May 2008 68,405 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. front suspension strut inner rubbers startin g to deteriorate

front number plate starting to deteriorate. front discs starting to corrode/wear

Pass 11 Jun 2007 65,566 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

all sterring and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

rear no plate staring to fade

Pass 6 Jun 2006 59,748 miles

front and rear no plates starting to fade

Fail 6 Jun 2006 59,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear no plates starting to fade

Pass 22 Jun 2005 54,237 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear no plate starting to fade

Fail 22 Jun 2005 54,237 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear no plate starting to fade

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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P546 GVU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P546 GVU, 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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P546 GVU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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