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P685 TJV

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,983 mi
Last recorded127,983 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP685 TJV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 127,983 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 127,979 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 123,180 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 123,180 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 106,114 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 106,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 84,437 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 78,676 miles

both sides front seat belt stalks buttons slightly sticking

Fail 20 Nov 2010 78,676 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sides front seat belt stalks buttons slightly sticking

Pass 12 Nov 2009 71,577 miles

both sides front seat belt stlks buttons slightly sticking

front and rear reg plates slightly deterioted

Pass 25 Nov 2008 65,589 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 58,938 miles

fuel cap neck slightly pitted

offside front seat belt stalk button slightly sticking

Pass 1 Dec 2006 52,106 miles

both rear tyres pershid

Pass 27 Nov 2005 44,004 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 44,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front seat belt stalk button slightly sticking

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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P685 TJV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P685 TJV, 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 P685 TJV registered?

P685 TJV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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