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P956 SJV

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,845 mi
Last recorded143,845 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP956 SJV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 143,845 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 143,845 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 135,327 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 135,326 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 127,866 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 127,865 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 120,896 miles

o/s/f wing showing some corrosion at lower rear

tailgate stoplamp not working

Pass 5 Jul 2011 116,268 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 116,212 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 101,583 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 101,583 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 89,273 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 89,210 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 64,882 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 54,798 miles

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

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

front tyres catching chassie legs in full lock slightly

slight corrosion filler neck

Pass 31 Jul 2006 52,245 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 52,245 miles

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

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

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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P956 SJV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P956 SJV, 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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P956 SJV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 3 August 1996.

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