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P197 AJO

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,315 mi
Last recorded58,315 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 AJO
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 58,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 58,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust rubber missing

tax disc should be moved

Pass 5 Dec 2014 57,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

condensation in offside front headlight

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 4 Dec 2013 57,345 miles

front exhaust mountings perished

Pass 28 Nov 2012 56,585 miles

n/s/front tyrte perioshed, o/s/front tyre perished

Fail 28 Nov 2012 56,585 miles

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

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

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

n/s/front tyrte perioshed, o/s/front tyre perished

Pass 21 Nov 2011 55,871 miles

4 x tyres are perished

Pass 25 Nov 2010 54,647 miles

front brake discs pitted , front brake pads near limit

Pass 2 Dec 2009 53,399 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 52,329 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 50,813 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 48,467 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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P197 AJO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P197 AJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P197 AJO registered?

P197 AJO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P197 AJO safe to buy?

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