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P642 BEC

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

133,464 mi
Last recorded133,464 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 BEC
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 133,464 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 133,464 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 130,891 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 130,891 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 125,728 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 125,728 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 116,083 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 109,990 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 109,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 103,749 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 103,749 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 97,102 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 97,102 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 93,825 miles

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 87,907 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 87,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 83,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 83,152 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 76,134 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 72,307 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 98,763 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 98,763 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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P642 BEC is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P642 BEC, 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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P642 BEC is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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