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P181 CPY

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,970 mi
Last recorded74,970 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 CPY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 74,970 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 71,158 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

discs corroding approx 40% inside face

front number plate damaged still readable and secure

Fail 5 Oct 2010 71,152 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

discs corroding approx 40% inside face

front number plate damaged still readable and secure

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/f tyres all showing ageing cracks no splits or bulges

Pass 9 Oct 2009 67,467 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate cracked

Fail 7 Oct 2009 67,464 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2008 63,794 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

all suspension rubber bushes starting to perish

exhaust rear silencer damaged

front number plate damaged

fuel filler neck corroded

off-side-rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 6 Oct 2008 63,793 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all suspension rubber bushes starting to perish

exhaust rear silencer damaged

front number plate damaged

fuel filler neck corroded

off-side-rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Oct 2007 59,952 miles

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

fuel filler face corroding

o/s/r under wing and n/s/r chassis corroding

Fail 9 Oct 2006 54,493 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant radiator in poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,493 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant radiator in poor condition

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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P181 CPY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P181 CPY, 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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P181 CPY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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