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P740 FTT

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

229,341 mi
Last recorded229,341 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 FTT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 229,341 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 229,079 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 202,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 195,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 195,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 182,774 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 182,774 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 172,418 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 170,825 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 158,000 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 154,212 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 154,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 137,429 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 137,405 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 132,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

foot brake pedal-anti slip paint

Pass 30 Aug 2011 132,440 miles

foot brake pedal-anti slip paint

Pass 13 Aug 2010 116,678 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2010 116,667 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

OSF floor damage.

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 107,888 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 107,883 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2007 89,641 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 89,641 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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P740 FTT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P740 FTT, 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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P740 FTT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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