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P122 YCN

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,442 mi
Last recorded66,442 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 YCN
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 66,442 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight rust and corrosion on Nearside and Offside rear wheel arches.

Pass 5 Apr 2019 61,158 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 61,158 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 57,067 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 57,049 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 52,160 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 46,632 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 46,615 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 39,814 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 39,814 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 33,344 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 28,778 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 27,167 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 22,314 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 17,581 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 16,895 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 16,432 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 14,967 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 YCN is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P122 YCN, 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 P122 YCN registered?

P122 YCN is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P122 YCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P122 YCN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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