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P196 CNU

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,170 mi
Last recorded84,170 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 CNU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2011 84,170 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

brake discs pitted

exhaust deteriorating

front indicator taped up

rad. braking up

slight play in rear wheel bearings

underside rusty

washers slightly blocked

Pass 12 Apr 2010 80,736 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sills rusty and areas under side rusty

exhaust rusty

front struts rusty

n/s/f indicator taped up

n/s/r tyre pressure was low

slight leaks at front cv boots

Pass 3 Apr 2009 77,555 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 77,555 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 72,187 miles

both front wiper blades in poor condition

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 5 Apr 2007 67,128 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 63,195 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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P196 CNU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P196 CNU, 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 P196 CNU registered?

P196 CNU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P196 CNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P196 CNU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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