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P130 VFR

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,832 mi
Last recorded80,832 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 VFR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 80,832 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear bushes cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coolant radiator corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 78,845 miles

Coolant radiator corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes splitting

Pass 5 Oct 2018 76,516 miles

Coolant radiator deteriorating

Pass 2 Oct 2017 74,978 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 74,975 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 72,701 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 70,309 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner wall cut

Fail 6 Oct 2015 70,306 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front tyre inner wall cut

Pass 2 Oct 2014 68,503 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 65,686 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 63,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 61,144 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 58,151 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,416 miles

front and rear number plates starting to disfigure

Pass 15 Oct 2008 53,787 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 51,243 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 47,690 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 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 88.2%.

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 P130 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

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What year was P130 VFR registered?

P130 VFR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P130 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P130 VFR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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