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P812 BNT

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,536 mi
Last recorded108,536 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP812 BNT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 108,536 miles

front cross member corroded

fuel filler nec corroed

oil leak

radiator corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2015 105,208 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 97,494 miles

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

Oil leak

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 97,494 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 87,042 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 81,169 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front 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 21 Feb 2012 81,134 miles

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

both front tyre depths reading low

corrosion to both front lower suspension arms

Pass 22 Feb 2011 77,327 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 74,683 miles

both front wipers smearing slightly

engine sump corroded

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler neck corroded at top

Fail 19 Feb 2010 74,683 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front and offside rear coil springs corroded

both front wipers smearing slightly

engine sump corroded

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler neck corroded at top

Pass 20 Feb 2009 72,451 miles

N/S/R tyre wall damaged

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyre walls have cracks

front wipers worn

Fail 13 Feb 2009 72,410 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

N/S/R tyre wall damaged

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyre walls have cracks

front wipers worn

Pass 23 Feb 2008 67,558 miles

number plates poor condition(just acceptable).corrosion to exhaust.rear tyres cracks in sidewalls.

Fail 23 Feb 2008 67,558 miles

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)

number plates poor condition(just acceptable).corrosion to exhaust.rear tyres cracks in sidewalls.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 55,167 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 55,167 miles

Nearside 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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P812 BNT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P812 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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P812 BNT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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