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P744 DCH

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,171 mi
Last recorded100,171 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP744 DCH
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 100,171 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 100,171 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 95,493 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 92,102 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating

front brake back plates corroding

front suspension arms corroding

outer cv gaiters deteriorating

rear axle stabiliser corroding

Pass 3 May 2013 89,984 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cv gaiters deteriorating

front brake back plates deteriorating

front suspension arms corroding

rear axle stabilser bar corroding

Fail 2 May 2013 89,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cv gaiters deteriorating

front brake back plates deteriorating

front suspension arms corroding

rear axle stabilser bar corroding

Pass 3 May 2012 86,759 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear axle stabiliser bar corroding

rear coil springs corroding

wear in front anti -roll bar links

Pass 10 May 2011 83,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front anti-roll bar links deteriorating

rear axle stabiliser bar corroding

Pass 21 May 2010 31,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 78,446 miles

coil springs corroded/ corrosion on various suspension components/ front tyres on limit

Pass 28 Mar 2008 71,809 miles

coil springs corroded / o/s/ftyre worn on edges / exhaust corroded / oil leaks / wet at time of test.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 65,833 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 59,491 miles

wet at time of test / front tyres wearing on edge / rear tyres cracking

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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P744 DCH is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P744 DCH, 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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P744 DCH is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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