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P977 OUG

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

166,468 mi
Last recorded166,468 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 OUG
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 166,468 miles

b oth front tyres wearing onedges and have nails in them

offside front cv boot has grease but no leak found

offside rear brake pipe has surface rust

Fail 20 Sep 2010 166,294 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

b oth front tyres wearing onedges and have nails in them

offside front cv boot has grease but no leak found

offside rear brake pipe has surface rust

Fail 7 Sep 2010 165,996 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

driver seat torn

o/s/rear body damage

Pass 3 Sep 2009 155,668 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 155,667 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 136,984 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 136,970 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

fuel filler pipe corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 128,880 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 128,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 116,520 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 116,510 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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P977 OUG 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 45.5%.

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 P977 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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P977 OUG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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