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P786 AYG

1996 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

209,056 mi
Last recorded209,056 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP786 AYG
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 209,056 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 209,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 197,656 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to rear brake pipes surface rust

n/s/f c.v boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2011 183,049 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front ball joint has slight lift

Pass 30 Jun 2010 161,028 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 161,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 138,515 miles

both front tyres on limit

osf cv boot has grease on but no hole visible

Fail 1 Jul 2009 138,515 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres on limit

osf cv boot has grease on but no hole visible

Pass 24 Jun 2008 114,704 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 114,704 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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P786 AYG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P786 AYG, 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 P786 AYG registered?

P786 AYG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 11 March 1996.

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