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P125 VFR

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,256 mi
Last recorded75,256 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 VFR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 75,256 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 72,564 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 72,555 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 71,547 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 60,088 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 59,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 59,816 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 59,724 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 59,724 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 59,724 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 58,579 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 58,579 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 56,484 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 54,548 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 52,862 miles

wiper blades

Pass 23 Nov 2006 49,555 miles

ADVISE - NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELT NOT CHECKED CORRECTLY DUE TO BABY SEAT FITTED.

Pass 25 Nov 2005 46,317 miles

ADVISE - NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELT NOT CHECKED † CORRECTLY DUE TO BABY SEAT FITTED.

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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P125 VFR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P125 VFR, 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

How do I check the history of P125 VFR?

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What year was P125 VFR registered?

P125 VFR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P125 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P125 VFR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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