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P986 TMV

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

46,758 mi
Last recorded46,758 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP986 TMV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 46,758 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 45,774 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 45,774 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 44,048 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 44,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn low on inner edge and perished (165/70r13) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2017 38,983 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 38,964 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 36,292 miles

Front cracking to both tyre's

Nearside Front window not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 35,300 miles

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

light cracking to offside front tyre

nearside door mirror non adjustable

Pass 10 Oct 2014 34,477 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 34,477 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 33,791 miles

heavy cracking offside front tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2012 33,021 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,015 miles

front & rear wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 29 Sep 2010 31,057 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,057 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,300 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 29,026 miles

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

both front anti-roll bar bushes perishing

chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2008 29,026 miles

both front anti-roll bar bushes perishing

chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Sep 2007 28,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded,chip in screen

Pass 19 Sep 2007 28,025 miles

exhaust corroded,chip in screen

Fail 28 Sep 2006 26,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front c/v gaiter weeping

Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,806 miles

nearside front c/v gaiter weeping

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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P986 TMV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P986 TMV, 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 P986 TMV registered?

P986 TMV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P986 TMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P986 TMV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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