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P839 EBB

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,530 mi
Last recorded114,530 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP839 EBB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 114,530 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 113,134 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 113,131 miles

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 111,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 111,871 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

radiator badly deteriated whole underside of car covered in corrosion front brake discs corroded o/s/r wheel bearing rough on rotation

Pass 1 Sep 2010 108,459 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 108,459 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 101,740 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 101,740 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 91,617 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 91,613 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 83,389 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 75,700 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 75,669 miles

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

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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P839 EBB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P839 EBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P839 EBB registered?

P839 EBB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 13 August 1996.

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