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P157 CRD

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,630 mi
Last recorded51,630 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 CRD
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 51,630 miles

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 27 Jul 2012 49,431 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,809 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 44,621 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 42,764 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 42,764 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 38,091 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 38,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 34,817 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 30,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

centre & rear exhaust section corrode up.

front number plate slight crack.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 30,541 miles

centre & rear exhaust section corrode up.

front number plate slight crack.

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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P157 CRD is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P157 CRD, 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.

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What year was P157 CRD registered?

P157 CRD is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P157 CRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P157 CRD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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