MOT Status
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159,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre to rear (8.2.2.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
OS Steering rack boot seems damp
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Underside coated with rustrpoofing
Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF and OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF and OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
all tyres wearing close to legal limit
oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all tyres wearing close to legal limit
oil leak
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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P597 NCV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 P597 NCV, 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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P597 NCV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P597 NCV safe to buy?
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