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P744 YOD

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,787 mi
Last recorded74,787 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP744 YOD
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 74,787 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 68,423 miles

center rear brake light not working

Fail 12 Jul 2011 68,423 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

center rear brake light not working

Pass 13 Jul 2010 61,699 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 61,699 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tailgate brake light not working

Pass 13 Jul 2009 55,763 miles

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

unable to check front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2008 49,151 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut but not deep to reach ply or cords

unable to check front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2007 41,028 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2006 32,642 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 32,642 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both front and rear tyre siedwalls cracking

unable to check front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

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 YOD is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P744 YOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P744 YOD registered?

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

Is P744 YOD safe to buy?

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