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P960 MBM

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,125 mi
Last recorded75,125 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP960 MBM
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 75,125 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 70,201 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear wheel bearing making slight noise

offside rear wheel bearing making slight noise

Pass 15 Aug 2013 66,095 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 62,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre inner wall slightly deterioated

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 62,791 miles

Nearside front tyre inner wall slightly deterioated

Pass 3 Mar 2011 60,834 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 60,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 59,367 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 55,936 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 55,936 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,668 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 50,666 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 47,514 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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P960 MBM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P960 MBM, 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 P960 MBM registered?

P960 MBM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P960 MBM safe to buy?

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