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P18 MAS

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,009 mi
Last recorded104,009 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 MAS
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 104,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no. plate bulb out

Pass 5 May 2010 96,770 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise radiator in poor condition

advise wet test

Fail 2 May 2010 96,746 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise radiator in poor condition

advise wet test

Pass 3 Apr 2009 93,883 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 93,880 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 92,240 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 92,163 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 86,873 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 86,873 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2006 81,849 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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P18 MAS 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 P18 MAS, 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 P18 MAS registered?

P18 MAS is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 November 1996.

Is P18 MAS safe to buy?

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