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P657 HYA

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

191,342 mi
Last recorded191,342 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP657 HYA
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 191,342 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

high level stop light inop

o/s number plate light dim

surface corrosion coil springs

Pass 11 Oct 2019 186,625 miles

n/s/r tyre tread on 2-2.5mm in places

number plates dis-colouring

rear trailing arm bushes separating slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2018 173,961 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 165,627 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 152,183 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly perished

O/S/R tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Oct 2015 133,293 miles

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

number plates dis-colouring

rear trailing arm bushes separating slightly

Fail 9 Oct 2015 133,070 miles

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

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

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

number plates dis-colouring

rear trailing arm bushes separating slightly

Fail 7 Oct 2014 122,956 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 122,956 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 107,884 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 96,589 miles

o/s/f shocker has slight mist of oil

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Oct 2011 87,626 miles

number plates dis-colouring

o/s/f shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 16 Sep 2010 77,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 20 Aug 2009 67,616 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 61,163 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 59,020 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 56,799 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 53,626 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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P657 HYA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 P657 HYA, 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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P657 HYA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P657 HYA safe to buy?

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