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P117 XAD

1997 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,072 mi
Last recorded39,072 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 XAD
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 39,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear tyre slight perishing!

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall badly perished! (2007 tyre).

Pass 4 Feb 2022 35,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 32,759 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 30,774 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall badly perished! (2007 tyre)

Pass 21 Jan 2019 27,437 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 24,394 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 24,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2017 20,042 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre cracked and perished side walls

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre cracked and perished side walls

Pass 29 Jan 2016 19,797 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight (3.5.1i)

small cracks in nsf tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Jan 2015 19,557 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 19,557 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 19,387 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 41,837 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

radator has sighns of leakage

Pass 21 Jan 2013 41,837 miles

radator has sighns of leakage

Pass 31 Jan 2012 18,825 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 18,385 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 17,120 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 16,410 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 15,937 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 15,937 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 15,424 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 14,693 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 XAD is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P117 XAD, 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 P117 XAD registered?

P117 XAD is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P117 XAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P117 XAD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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