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P976 EMO

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,835 mi
Last recorded97,835 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 EMO
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2015 97,835 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 97,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 93,615 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 93,614 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 86,401 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 86,401 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 88,805 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 88,805 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 80,595 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 72,068 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 62,957 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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P976 EMO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P976 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P976 EMO registered?

P976 EMO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is P976 EMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P976 EMO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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