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P159 YPA

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,036 mi
Last recorded91,036 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 YPA
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 91,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight roughness

Fail 13 May 2010 91,035 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 20 May 2009 83,738 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 82,438 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 82,438 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 79,495 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r fuel line rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2006 78,576 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 78,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

battery insecure

n/s head light lens damp

recommend tracking check/adjustment

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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P159 YPA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P159 YPA, 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 P159 YPA registered?

P159 YPA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is P159 YPA safe to buy?

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