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P170 HKD

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,561 mi
Last recorded78,561 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 78,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

driver seat in poor condition back rest metal exposed

Fail 12 Aug 2019 78,560 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

driver seat in poor condition back rest metal exposed

Pass 22 Aug 2018 75,223 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 75,223 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 72,039 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 72,039 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 69,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 67,922 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 66,257 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 64,345 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 64,345 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 66,453 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 56,475 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 51,329 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 47,773 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,763 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,595 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 47,403 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 HKD is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 74,705 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HKD, 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 HKD registered?

P170 HKD is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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