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P671 FRS

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

266,329 mi
Last recorded266,329 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP671 FRS
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2016 266,329 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low All adjusters seized (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear fog lamp slightly insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2015 256,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 243,279 miles

Oil damp on sump

Fail 2 Oct 2014 243,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil damp on sump

Pass 3 Oct 2013 225,730 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 225,730 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 211,564 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 211,564 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 191,490 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 172,737 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 172,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 162,704 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 150,683 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 150,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 136,866 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 136,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P671 FRS is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P671 FRS, 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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What year was P671 FRS registered?

P671 FRS is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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