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P114 MBY

1997 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,931 mi
Last recorded79,931 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 MBY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2021 79,931 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 77,988 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 75,137 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 72,675 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 68,741 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 65,852 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 62,421 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 58,974 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 55,731 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 51,791 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,016 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 44,512 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 40,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,661 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 32,060 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 27,489 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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P114 MBY is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 73,648 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P114 MBY, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P114 MBY registered?

P114 MBY is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P114 MBY safe to buy?

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