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P738 TUM

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,164 mi
Last recorded90,164 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP738 TUM
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 90,164 miles

rear wiper blade worn

slight inbalance on front brakes

Fail 19 Nov 2015 90,164 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases brocken off cannot test imissions (7.1.2)

rear wiper blade worn

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 6 Nov 2014 84,744 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 84,244 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 76,759 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 76,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 67,156 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 67,156 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 63,797 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 61,284 miles

NSF Indicator lamp loose but not insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 58,978 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OSR Tyre slightly perished

Fail 28 Oct 2009 58,978 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Both front wiper blades split-still clearing screen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OSR Tyre slightly perished

Slight water ingress into front number plate

Pass 5 Nov 2008 56,220 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 53,244 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 50,282 miles

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

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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P738 TUM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White 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 P738 TUM, 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 P738 TUM registered?

P738 TUM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 14 November 1996.

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