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P976 OUG

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,296 mi
Last recorded152,296 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 OUG
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 152,296 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

wiper linkage very worn

Fail 12 May 2015 152,296 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

wiper linkage very worn

Pass 19 May 2014 146,078 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 146,078 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 140,789 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 133,973 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 125,514 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 118,712 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 118,712 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 111,078 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 104,069 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2008 104,069 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 96,727 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 96,727 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 90,579 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 90,575 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 OUG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P976 OUG, 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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P976 OUG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 20 August 1996.

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