MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,802 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front both wipers spindle worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre ageing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front both wipers spindle worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre ageing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f wiper spindle worn
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f wiper spindle worn
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
gear box diff noise
Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
gear box diff noise
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake discs worn
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake discs worn
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Toyota Starlet?
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P879 FKR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 P879 FKR, 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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P879 FKR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 5 December 1996.
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