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P596 YPG

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,681 mi
Last recorded96,681 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 YPG
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 96,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 96,681 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 95,316 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 93,747 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 91,901 miles

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

NSF outer cv boot starting to crack

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

OSF outer cv boot starting to crack

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 91,901 miles

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

NSF outer cv boot starting to crack

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

OSF outer cv boot starting to crack

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 88,336 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 88,336 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 86,745 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 86,735 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 85,827 miles

n/s front tyre on the legal limit

power steering pipes corroded

rear tyres low on tread and perished

slight exhaust blow

Fail 3 Aug 2012 85,827 miles

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

n/s front tyre on the legal limit

power steering pipes corroded

rear tyres low on tread and perished

slight exhaust blow

Pass 5 Aug 2011 84,414 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges of tread.

rear tyres perished.

wiper blades split at each end

Pass 6 Aug 2010 83,199 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 83,161 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 80,147 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 76,315 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 71,070 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 66,605 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 66,605 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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P596 YPG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YPG, 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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P596 YPG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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