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P98 YHB

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,146 mi
Last recorded167,146 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 YHB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 167,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front brake back plates corroded but secure

engine oil on minimum

windscreen wiper arms need adjustment

Pass 6 Dec 2013 155,428 miles

both front seat belts slow to retract

front springs corroded

nsr hand brake performance slightly low

osf tyre cracking

shocks weak all round

slight play and minor niose rear bearings

osf seat belt clip button sticking but does work

Fail 29 Nov 2013 155,271 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front seat belts slow to retract

front springs corroded

front tyres perished cracking

shocks weak all round

slight play and minor niose rear bearings

long foot brake travel close on excesive

osf seat belt clip button sticking but does work

Pass 26 Nov 2012 146,982 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 146,982 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 136,111 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre. Unrepairable

Fail 24 Nov 2011 136,111 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre. Unrepairable

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 120,060 miles

near and offside headlamp aim slightly blurred

radiator in poor condition

Fail 26 Nov 2010 120,004 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

radiator in poor condition

near and offside headlamp aim slightly blurred

Pass 26 Nov 2009 98,572 miles

rear registration plate slightly discoloured

Pass 21 Nov 2008 76,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 59,144 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 54,619 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 48,602 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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P98 YHB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P98 YHB, 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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P98 YHB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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