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P118 YPA

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,351 mi
Last recorded121,351 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 YPA
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 121,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 114,085 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 114,085 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 105,645 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 105,645 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 97,013 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 97,013 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 83,183 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 83,183 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2006 70,575 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 70,575 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P118 YPA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P118 YPA, 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 P118 YPA registered?

P118 YPA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 3 September 1996.

Is P118 YPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P118 YPA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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