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P803 BNT

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

115,510 mi
Last recorded115,510 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 BNT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 115,510 miles

both front brakes have a slight bind

near side rear metal brake pipe which goes to brake hose corroded

offside rear floor by the offside rear road spring is slightly corroded

offside rear inner arch corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe which goes to brake hose corroded

petrol pipe support is corroded

slight blow on front exhaust pipe

slight play on nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 5 Sep 2017 115,496 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front brakes have a slight bind

near side rear metal brake pipe which goes to brake hose corroded

offside rear floor by the offside rear road spring is slightly corroded

offside rear inner arch corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe which goes to brake hose corroded

petrol pipe support is corroded

slight blow on front exhaust pipe

slight play on nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 31 May 2017 115,385 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

several body panels slightly damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2016 110,977 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 110,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 103,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 99,504 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 95,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 3 Mar 2012 91,334 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 91,334 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 83,887 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 83,887 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 71,920 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 71,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 62,560 miles

2 wheel cover missing

Nearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bodywork has dents

offside rear tyre perishing

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 10 Feb 2009 62,560 miles

rear wiper blade worn

2 wheel cover missing

Nearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bodywork has dents

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Feb 2008 53,000 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

bodywork nhas scratch

Pass 9 Mar 2007 49,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 49,220 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 49,200 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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P803 BNT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P803 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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P803 BNT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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