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P160 FKE

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

204,654 mi
Last recorded204,654 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 FKE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 204,654 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 204,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 198,289 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 188,237 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 179,337 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 166,437 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake nearing end of travel

Pass 24 Nov 2010 151,408 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 136,568 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 124,765 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osr handbrake cable starting to split

Pass 28 Nov 2007 113,823 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 102,454 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 89,369 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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P160 FKE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 P160 FKE, 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 P160 FKE registered?

P160 FKE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is P160 FKE safe to buy?

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