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P130 ARU

1997 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,241 mi
Last recorded65,241 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 ARU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 65,241 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 65,241 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 61,335 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 57,867 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 53,733 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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P130 ARU is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P130 ARU, 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 P130 ARU registered?

P130 ARU is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P130 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P130 ARU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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