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P170 APF

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,050 mi
Last recorded76,050 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 APF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 76,050 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 76,046 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 62,360 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 54,667 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 46,917 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 42,723 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 41,925 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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P170 APF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P170 APF, 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 P170 APF registered?

P170 APF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P170 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P170 APF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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