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P656 DEG

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,535 mi
Last recorded46,535 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 DEG
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 May 2014 46,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR FLOORS AND INNER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS NOT EXCESSIVE

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 46,535 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR FLOORS AND INNER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS NOT EXCESSIVE

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 35,413 miles

Centre stoplamp not working.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 20,002 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight rear brake imbalance.

Pass 12 Feb 2011 82,749 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 138,875 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 138,875 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 135,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 129,479 miles

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

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

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

spare tyre has serious cracks

Fail 13 Mar 2007 123,210 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 123,210 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 117,816 miles

fuel cap legal but not correct

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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P656 DEG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P656 DEG, 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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P656 DEG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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