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PBZ 6653

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

250,950 mi
Last recorded250,950 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBZ 6653
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 250,950 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 241,451 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 241,451 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 290,036 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 290,036 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 219,634 miles

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

nearside rear lens broken on reverse light

Fail 8 Jun 2009 219,634 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside rear lens broken on reverse light

Pass 24 Apr 2008 210,602 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 210,602 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 202,433 miles

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

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

advise front and rear number plates poor condition

advise front pads poor condition

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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PBZ 6653 is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PBZ 6653, 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 PBZ 6653 registered?

PBZ 6653 is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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