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P627 OPW

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

202,101 mi
Last recorded202,101 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP627 OPW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 202,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease or underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust puttied up around catalyst unit (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

car freshly undersealed

noise when spinning rear wheels from drum area-suspect drums due to corrosion are touching back plates

the dustcovers have dropped on both rear shocks

Pass 7 Jul 2018 196,852 miles

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

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

all flexible brake hoses have slightly corroded end metal ferrules

metal barke pipes rear are slightly corroded

noise from o/s/r wheel on rotation

underbody and various suspension and prescribed areas slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2018 196,852 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak catalyst seam (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all flexible brake hoses have slightly corroded end metal ferrules

metal barke pipes rear are slightly corroded

noise from o/s/r wheel on rotation

underbody and various suspension and prescribed areas slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 192,010 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis box section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis box section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pies slightly corroded under vehicle

Fail 6 Jul 2017 192,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis box section (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis box section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis box section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pies slightly corroded under vehicle

Fail 19 Jun 2017 191,995 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust boy (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat front pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sway bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component pump area (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2016 187,826 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 187,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 176,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jun 2015 176,622 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2014 171,850 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

clutch slipping

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2014 171,850 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

clutch slipping

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2013 166,214 miles

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

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

both rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops deteriorated

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

centre exhaust heat shield mounts broken

radiator corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2013 166,206 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

both rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops deteriorated

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

centre exhaust heat shield mounts broken

radiator corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 157,372 miles

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

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

stone chips to screen

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2012 157,372 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

stone chips to screen

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2011 147,375 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s side repeater lens taped on

o/s wing mirror insecure

rear wiper split

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2011 147,375 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s side repeater lens taped on

o/s wing mirror insecure

rear wiper split

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2010 138,417 miles

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

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 23 Sep 2009 128,016 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 119,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 110,928 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 102,567 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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P627 OPW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P627 OPW, 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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P627 OPW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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