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P734 BJU

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,419 mi
Last recorded157,419 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP734 BJU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 157,419 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 149,965 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 149,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 147,801 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 144,303 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2011 144,303 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2010 137,623 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 137,254 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 135,793 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 134,288 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 132,770 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 132,766 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 130,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 128,120 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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P734 BJU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P734 BJU, 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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P734 BJU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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