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P654 RBV

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,162 mi
Last recorded111,162 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP654 RBV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2024 111,162 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 110,447 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 109,452 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 107,990 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 106,778 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 104,489 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear underside rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2019 104,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear underside rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2018 100,844 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear underside rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2018 100,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear underside rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2017 98,317 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

slight corrosion under rear of vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2016 94,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 89,788 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 89,788 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 84,759 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 84,759 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 78,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 74,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 68,872 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 68,872 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 63,527 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

handbrake lever slightly high.advise attention/adjustment.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 58,202 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 50,523 miles

cracks forming in front tyre tread channels due to age of tyres

radiator core breaking up and leaking slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2007 48,215 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode.

O/S/F seatbelt slightly plucked.

Radiator core breaking up.

N/S/R tyre inner and outer walls badly cracked.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 45,390 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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P654 RBV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P654 RBV, 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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P654 RBV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 5 September 1996.

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