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P54 FOC

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,132 mi
Last recorded109,132 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP54 FOC
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 109,132 miles

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

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed are and all suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2012 109,130 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed are and all suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 100,112 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to suspension/steering components and prescribed areas

exhaust joints and support brackets corroded

front brake pads not visible

fuel tank breather pipe corroded

fuel tank corroded

nearside and offside front shock dust covers split

Fail 28 Jun 2011 100,099 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion to suspension/steering components and prescribed areas

crack in front reg plate

exhaust joints and support brackets corroded

front brake pads not visible

fuel tank breather pipe corroded

fuel tank corroded

nearside and offside front shock dust covers split

offside front wiper blade split

offside rear tyre - cracking on tread

Pass 19 Jul 2010 88,042 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 76,600 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 57,924 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 51,452 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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P54 FOC is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P54 FOC, 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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P54 FOC is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 October 1996.

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