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P71 MSE

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,681 mi
Last recorded87,681 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 MSE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 87,681 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2015 80,345 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 69,390 miles

brake pipes not properly checked due to covered material.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 68,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 68,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 66,829 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 66,793 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 64,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 64,895 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 62,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs pitted/scored

Fail 20 Jul 2010 62,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs pitted/scored

Pass 20 Jul 2009 59,682 miles

front brake imbalance high (23%) but within test limits (25%)

front no plate starting to delaminate

n/s/f brake disc corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/r tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge

slight exhaust blow

Fail 16 Jul 2009 59,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

front brake imbalance high (23%) but within test limits (25%)

front no plate starting to delaminate

n/s/f brake disc corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/r tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge

slight exhaust blow

Pass 17 Jul 2008 55,472 miles

brake pipes corroded

nearside tyre side wall cracked and deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2008 55,472 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

brake pipes corroded

nearside tyre side wall cracked and deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2007 51,302 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 51,302 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 45,751 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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P71 MSE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P71 MSE, 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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P71 MSE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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