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P651 LLT

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,066 mi
Last recorded53,066 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP651 LLT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 53,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front n/s/f indicator lamp poor condition

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 52,689 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear both o/s & n/s rear tyres poor condition

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,826 miles

Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from mid to rear joint (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both o/s and n/s (2.6.2)

Rear rear tyres poor condition both o/s and n/s

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 50,288 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 48,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 48,420 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,635 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 46,630 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 45,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 45,480 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 43,655 miles

battery insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2012 43,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,659 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 40,241 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 40,241 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 37,913 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 36,821 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,598 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 33,206 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 33,206 miles

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

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

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

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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P651 LLT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P651 LLT, 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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P651 LLT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 9 September 1996.

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