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P698 FOJ

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 FOJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2022

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2021 60,532 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 59,423 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 58,582 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 57,494 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside h/brake efficiency just met

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2017 56,130 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underseal peeling off underbody

Pass 30 Nov 2016 54,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underseal peeling off underbody

Pass 28 Oct 2015 52,844 miles

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

underseal peeling off underbody

Fail 28 Oct 2015 52,844 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

underseal peeling off underbody

Pass 19 Nov 2014 51,144 miles

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

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

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

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

heat shield loose

underseal peeling off underbody

Pass 6 Nov 2013 49,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

ex.heat shield loose

Pass 17 Nov 2012 48,280 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 47,040 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 45,774 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 44,322 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 42,934 miles

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

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

suspect water leak from radiator

Pass 23 Oct 2008 42,934 miles

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

suspect water leak from radiator

Pass 2 Oct 2007 40,971 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 38,499 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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P698 FOJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P698 FOJ, 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 P698 FOJ registered?

P698 FOJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P698 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P698 FOJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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