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P957 BNR

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,194 mi
Last recorded59,194 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 BNR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 59,194 miles

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

chassis starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

various suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2011 58,783 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 58,783 miles

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 58,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

suspension ,rear axle beam and fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2009 57,782 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 57,782 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 57,117 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 56,445 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 55,642 miles

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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P957 BNR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P957 BNR, 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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What year was P957 BNR registered?

P957 BNR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 21 October 1996.

Is P957 BNR safe to buy?

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