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P576 DOF

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,397 mi
Last recorded74,397 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP576 DOF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 74,397 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 74,397 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 66,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 63,926 miles

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

front wipers in poor condition

Fail 18 Oct 2011 63,705 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2010 60,946 miles

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

rear number plate poor, rear tyres have wall cracks.

Fail 15 Oct 2009 58,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear no plate poor condition.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 58,577 miles

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

rear no plate poor condition.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,822 miles

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

both rear tyres have wall cracks.

Fail 11 Oct 2007 150,274 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear no plate in poor condition, †n/s/r tyre has wall damage.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 150,274 miles

rear no plate in poor condition, †n/s/r tyre has wall damage.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 45,598 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 43,976 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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P576 DOF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P576 DOF, 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 P576 DOF registered?

P576 DOF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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