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P774 HJN

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,477 mi
Last recorded179,477 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP774 HJN
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 179,477 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 179,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 170,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 170,365 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 160,283 miles

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

both rear light units have small cracks

small cut to sidewall of osr tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2017 160,283 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear light units have small cracks

small cut to sidewall of osr tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2016 149,685 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 2 Nov 2015 136,670 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 123,072 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 115,320 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 108,605 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 108,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 102,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 96,608 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

n/s mirror caseing broken

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight movement in n/s/f wheel

Pass 9 Nov 2009 89,815 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 89,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 81,862 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 71,340 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 67,018 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 67,018 miles

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

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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P774 HJN is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P774 HJN, 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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P774 HJN is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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