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P568 TAE

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,541 mi
Last recorded120,541 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP568 TAE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 120,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 118,284 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front crossmember slightly corroded

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 115,595 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 115,595 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 114,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 113,913 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 113,987 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 99,785 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 89,479 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 82,565 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2009 82,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 109,196 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 68,553 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 61,082 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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P568 TAE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P568 TAE, 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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P568 TAE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 19 November 1996.

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