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P851 AWY

1996 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,545 mi
Last recorded192,545 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP851 AWY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 192,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 181,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2016 181,299 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2015 168,086 miles

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

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

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

oil leak minor

Pass 3 Nov 2014 151,246 miles

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

drivers door handle damaged

slight play on both rear wheel bearings

Fail 31 Oct 2014 15,171 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

drivers door handle damaged

slight play on both rear wheel bearings

Fail 14 Oct 2013 125,401 miles

Inner sills and floor corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 125,401 miles

Inner sills and floor corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 101,224 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 100,859 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 81,505 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 52,999 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 53,021 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 52,999 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 51,071 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

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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P851 AWY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P851 AWY, 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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P851 AWY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P851 AWY safe to buy?

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