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P770 EJK

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,968 mi
Last recorded122,968 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP770 EJK
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 122,968 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 122,968 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 110,808 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 101,803 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)

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

RADIATOR CORRODED

Fail 1 Sep 2011 101,803 miles

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

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

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)

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

RADIATOR CORRODED

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 91,673 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 91,673 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 87,196 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 87,196 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 73,215 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 54,605 miles

signs of some accident damage to vehicle

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Fail 31 Jan 2007 54,605 miles

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

signs of some accident damage to vehicle

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Pass 19 Jan 2006 48,749 miles

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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P770 EJK is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P770 EJK, 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 P770 EJK registered?

P770 EJK is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P770 EJK safe to buy?

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