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P957 NNP

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,011 mi
Last recorded108,011 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 NNP
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 108,011 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 108,011 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 108,923 miles

water leak

Fail 12 Feb 2012 108,923 miles

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

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

water leak

Pass 12 Feb 2011 84,456 miles

Offside Door handle

Fail 11 Feb 2011 103,000 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Door handle

Pass 8 Feb 2010 96,804 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2010 96,804 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 89,732 miles

drivers seat belt starting to fray

offside and nearside front wish bone bushes starting to become weak

offside front c/v boot starting to crack, will need attention in the near future

Fail 4 Feb 2009 89,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers seat belt starting to fray

offside and nearside front wish bone bushes starting to become weak

offside front c/v boot starting to crack, will need attention in the near future

Pass 10 Feb 2008 81,785 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 74,743 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 66,958 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 NNP is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P957 NNP, 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 NNP registered?

P957 NNP is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P957 NNP safe to buy?

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