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P618 RNE

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1166cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,232 mi
Last recorded128,232 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 RNE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,166cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 128,232 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 128,225 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 116,180 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 116,170 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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 105,069 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 104,459 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2012 94,882 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 94,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 78,688 miles

big bore exhaust fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2011 78,688 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

big bore exhaust fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2010 68,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front head lamps slightly discoloured

Fail 9 Aug 2010 68,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front head lamps slightly discoloured

Pass 8 Aug 2009 62,208 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 56,426 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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P618 RNE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,166cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P618 RNE, 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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P618 RNE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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