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P974 EMO

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,905 mi
Last recorded101,905 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 EMO
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2017 101,905 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear tyre Pershing

Nearside wing mirror damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside headlight beam image poor

offside rear tyre perishing

slight play in near side rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Nov 2016 94,361 miles

N/S REAR TYRE IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

O/S FRONT TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO THE OUTER SIDEWALL

O/S HEAD LAMP AIM IS VERY FAINT

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

N/S FRONT TYRE IS BALD ON THE INNER AND THE OUTER EDGES

O/S FRONT TYRE IS BALD ON THE INNER EDGE

Fail 17 Nov 2016 94,352 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR EXHAUST TO CENTRE JOINT (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

N/S REAR TYRE IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

O/S FRONT TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO THE OUTER SIDEWALL

O/S HEAD LAMP AIM IS VERY FAINT

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON THE CAT TO CENTRE PIPE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

N/S FRONT TYRE IS BALD ON THE INNER AND THE OUTER EDGES

O/S FRONT TYRE IS BALD ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 17 Nov 2015 88,052 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 82,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 78,009 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front seatbelt stalk pooor condition & poorly mounted (spring washer missing from bolt)!!!

park brake lever has very little reserve travel

Fail 12 Nov 2013 78,009 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front seatbelt stalk pooor condition & poorly mounted (spring washer missing from bolt)!!!

park brake lever has very little reserve travel

Pass 22 Nov 2012 73,019 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 73,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 65,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 61,365 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

nearside rear hub bearing becoming noisy

Fail 17 Dec 2010 61,365 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn inner edges

nearside rear hub bearing becoming noisy

Pass 24 Nov 2009 57,304 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 52,392 miles

exhaust in very poor condition + leaking

o/s/f seatbelt stalk faulty

Fail 24 Nov 2008 52,392 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

exhaust in very poor condition + leaking

o/s/f seatbelt stalk faulty

o/s/r tyre badly perished + two nails

Pass 29 Nov 2007 47,410 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 29 Nov 2007 47,410 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2006 42,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 34,923 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 34,923 miles

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

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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P974 EMO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P974 EMO, 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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P974 EMO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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