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P782 BNT

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,977 mi
Last recorded135,977 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP782 BNT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 135,977 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch (2.4.A.3)

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

centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

chip in windscreen

drivers door handle broken but still functioning

offside front seatbelt clasp stiff

oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2016 135,977 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch (2.4.A.3)

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

centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

chip in windscreen

drivers door handle broken but still functioning

offside front seatbelt clasp stiff

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 128,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both undersills and outersills slightly corroded

drivers door handle damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2014 122,818 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers door handle slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2013 116,786 miles

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

offside front door handle damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2012 112,843 miles

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

both front ,centre and rear floors ,chassis rails undersills and outer sills slightly corroded

oil leak around engine

Fail 8 Jun 2012 112,821 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

oil leak around engine

Pass 4 Jun 2011 108,517 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 108,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 103,661 miles

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

Fail 4 Jun 2010 103,587 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

Pass 8 Jun 2009 69,027 miles

surface corrosion on rear floors and chassis

Fail 8 Jun 2009 96,026 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

surface corrosion on rear floors and chassis

Pass 23 Jun 2008 91,926 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 83,990 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 83,990 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 76,704 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 76,696 miles

brake disc excessively 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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P782 BNT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P782 BNT, 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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P782 BNT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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