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P170 VFR

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,141 mi
Last recorded125,141 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 VFR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 125,141 miles

Offside Front outer cv boot splitting

both front shock absorbers slightly leaking

Pass 9 Mar 2015 121,000 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 117,328 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front nearside and offside shocker slight leak

offside front c.v boot needs attention

Pass 20 Mar 2013 114,558 miles

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 112,178 miles

offside and nearside front coil springs corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres getting low and cracking on tyre walls very near excessive

Pass 14 Mar 2011 108,321 miles

offside and nearside front coil springs very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear axle bushes and offside and near side rear suspension bushes starting to split and unbond

rear suspension parts heavily corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2011 108,321 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front 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)

offside and nearside front coil springs very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear axle bushes and offside and near side rear suspension bushes starting to split and unbond

rear suspension parts heavily corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 105,475 miles

exhaust very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2009 100,793 miles

exhaust very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2008 94,438 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front and rear number plates deteriorated still legible

rear axle trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

slight cracking on tread and outer sidewall offside rear no cords yet exposed

underbody and compponents has slight corrosion

wipers/arms clearing screen but require adjustment/repair

Fail 17 Mar 2008 94,437 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front and rear number plates deteriorated still legible

rear axle trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

slight cracking on tread and outer sidewall offside rear no cords yet exposed

underbody and compponents has slight corrosion

wipers/arms clearing screen but require adjustment/repair

Pass 5 Mar 2007 87,253 miles

both front coil springs heavily corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2006 76,342 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 VFR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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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P170 VFR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 12 November 1996.

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