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P841 BSO

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,125 mi
Last recorded103,125 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP841 BSO
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 103,125 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 103,101 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 97,558 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 97,558 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 90,286 miles

chassis starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

oil leak at sump

smell offuel at tank but no leak found

subframe corroding

Fail 15 Feb 2011 90,286 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

chassis starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

oil leak at sump

smell offuel at tank but no leak found

subframe corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2010 84,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 76,741 miles

handbrake has travel

Pass 27 Feb 2008 71,630 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

fuel filler cap locating socket corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2007 66,425 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 55,110 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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P841 BSO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P841 BSO, 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 P841 BSO registered?

P841 BSO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P841 BSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P841 BSO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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