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P166 VFR

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,725 mi
Last recorded105,725 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 VFR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 105,725 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 102,421 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 96,118 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 90,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 86,368 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 79,539 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 73,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2009 67,293 miles

Coolant leak

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2008 61,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 54,598 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 54,596 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2006 47,382 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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P166 VFR 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 P166 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.

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What year was P166 VFR registered?

P166 VFR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 21 November 1996.

Is P166 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P166 VFR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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