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P745 ORL

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,825 mi
Last recorded108,825 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP745 ORL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 108,825 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Aug 2016 108,825 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2015 105,076 miles

Front suspension arms corroded

headlamp covers fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2015 105,069 miles

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

Front suspension arms corroded

headlamp covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2014 102,261 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 99,834 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake disc back plates corroded

slight corrosion to suspension iron work

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2012 98,200 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2012 98,193 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2011 96,665 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 96,617 miles

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

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

front cross member holed near radiator mounting point.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 94,903 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2010 94,898 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2009 93,223 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 90,675 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 85,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracks in front and rear number plates

Pass 9 Nov 2007 85,865 miles

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

cracks in front and rear number plates

Pass 10 Nov 2006 80,156 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 80,156 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 73,365 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P745 ORL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P745 ORL, 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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P745 ORL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 21 November 1996.

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