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P596 MSE

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

74,586 mi
Last recorded74,586 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 MSE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2011 74,586 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

fuel filler neck corroded

rear lip of fuel tank corroded

unable to inspect brake pipes where covered in grease

Pass 2 Sep 2010 67,867 miles

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

fuel filler neck sealing area corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2010 67,867 miles

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

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)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

fuel filler neck sealing area corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2009 63,640 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion around fuel filler neck at cap fitment point

unable to c/o full inspection of brake pipes where coated in grease

Fail 31 Aug 2009 63,640 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion around fuel filler neck at cap fitment point

Pass 2 Sep 2008 59,605 miles

fuel filler neck corroded at fuel cap fitting

fuel tank corroded / stained at rear seam/ not leaking at time of test

osr boot floorpan distorted / damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2008 59,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

fuel filler neck corroded at fuel cap fitting

fuel tank corroded / stained at rear seam/ not leaking at time of test

osr boot floorpan distorted / damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2007 52,058 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 42,576 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 42,576 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2005 31,739 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P596 MSE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P596 MSE, 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 P596 MSE registered?

P596 MSE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 18 September 1996.

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