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P928 BSA

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,427 mi
Last recorded112,427 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP928 BSA
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2011 112,427 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 105,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front noise on full lock needs investigation

nearside wiper pivot worn

offside front brake hose contaminated with oil

large area of contamination from oil leak offside r4ont but not onto brake disc please repair as a road safety issue

Fail 16 Jun 2010 105,767 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front noise on full lock needs investigation

nearside wiper pivot worn

offside front brake hose contaminated with oil

large area of contamination from oil leak offside r4ont but not onto brake disc please repair as a road safety issue

Pass 22 Jun 2009 96,132 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 96,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2008 84,522 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

all suspension arms corroded but not considered excessive

front number plate damaged

nearside wiper pivot worn and knocking

offside headlamp damage

slight oil leaks engine / gearbox / power steering

underbody corroded

Pass 7 May 2007 74,465 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 121,612 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 121,612 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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P928 BSA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P928 BSA, 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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P928 BSA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 3 October 1996.

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