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96D16848

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1166cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

79,792 mi
Last recorded79,792 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration96D16848
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,166cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2010 79,792 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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96D16848 is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,166cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 96D16848, 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 96D16848 registered?

96D16848 is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is 96D16848 safe to buy?

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Does 96D16848 have outstanding finance?

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