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P122 VUH

1997 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,907 mi
Last recorded99,907 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 VUH
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 99,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 91,668 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 91,531 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 81,815 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 81,815 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f cv gaitor is cracked

n/s/f shock has a slight leak

rear tyres are close to limit

Pass 21 Oct 2005 71,333 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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P122 VUH is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P122 VUH, 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 P122 VUH registered?

P122 VUH is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P122 VUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P122 VUH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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