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P861 NVG

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,363 mi
Last recorded91,363 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 NVG
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 91,363 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2015 91,307 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 86,079 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front cv boots starting to deterioate

both number plates starting to fade

front wiper blades nosiy

nearside front anti roll bar bolt slightly damaged

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Aug 2013 81,448 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

radiator in poor condition

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 75,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear number plates starting to fade

offside rear tyre starting to perish

radiator in poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2011 70,106 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 63,930 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 63,930 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 57,898 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 52,495 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 52,494 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

radiator in very poor condishtion

Pass 24 Sep 2007 50,340 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre is in very poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2006 47,833 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 45,343 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 45,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P861 NVG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P861 NVG, 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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P861 NVG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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