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P117 PYV

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,617 mi
Last recorded66,617 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 PYV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 66,617 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 66,617 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 59,816 miles

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread

Pass 17 Sep 2016 56,333 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 56,333 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 Front tyre nail in tread

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2015 53,227 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 49,044 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 49,044 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 42,899 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 42,899 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,283 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 38,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,585 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 30,987 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 30,987 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,736 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 25,675 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,468 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,516 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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P117 PYV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P117 PYV, 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 P117 PYV registered?

P117 PYV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 23 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P117 PYV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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