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P841 DFL

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,584 mi
Last recorded44,584 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 44,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 44,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2017 42,390 miles

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

Oil leak small oil leak around the sump ()

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

Fail 13 Aug 2015 36,133 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2015 36,133 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2014 35,448 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 35,439 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 32,124 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 28,617 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2012 28,617 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 24,601 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 21,507 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 21,507 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 17,653 miles

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 24 Jul 2007 15,530 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 15,069 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 DFL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DFL, 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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P841 DFL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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