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P171 RHM

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,007 mi
Last recorded74,007 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 RHM
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 74,007 miles

n/s/f strut has oil misting

play n/s/r wheel bearing

chip to windscreen drivers side

Fail 18 Mar 2015 74,007 miles

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

chip to windscreen drivers side

n/s/f strut has oil misting

play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 16 Oct 2013 64,435 miles

o/s/f tyre getting close to wear indicators

rear number plate deteriated replace asap

Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 52,752 miles

o/s cv gaiter has leaked small amount of grease where joins shaft

small chip to o/s screen

wipers worn

Pass 13 Jan 2010 43,623 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 38,484 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 38,481 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 36,647 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 33,960 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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P171 RHM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P171 RHM, 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 P171 RHM registered?

P171 RHM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 3 October 1996.

Is P171 RHM safe to buy?

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