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P787 PCL

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

52,852 mi
Last recorded52,852 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP787 PCL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 52,852 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 52,847 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)

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

Body has slight corrosion both rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 52,220 miles

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

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)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

rear chassis axle and shock absorbers corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2016 52,213 miles

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

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

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

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)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

rear chassis axle and shock absorbers corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 51,101 miles

windscreen chipped

both front brake discs inner faces corroded

both rear brake flexi hoses perished and collars corroded

both rear wheel archs corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2015 51,101 miles

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

both front brake discs inner faces corroded

both rear brake flexi hoses perished and collars corroded

both rear wheel archs corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Jul 2014 49,960 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 49,960 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 48,653 miles

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

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

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

both front cv boots perishing

nsf wiper slightly smears screen

Fail 17 Jul 2013 48,630 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front cv boots perishing

nsf wiper slightly smears screen

Pass 11 Jul 2012 47,251 miles

Both rear shocks corroded

Damage both sides and front bumper of vehicle

Front discs corroded

Offside rear light cluster cracked

Powersteering rack has a slight leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 46,002 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 46,002 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 44,398 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 42,856 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 42,856 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 41,710 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 40,498 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 38,940 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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P787 PCL 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 P787 PCL, 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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P787 PCL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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