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P201 PHU

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,677 mi
Last recorded96,677 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 PHU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2018 96,677 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust system In such a condition its untestable (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear section snapped (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

severe oil leak ( oil filter corroded)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 86,497 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 86,497 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 79,973 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

age cracks on both front tyres

Fail 8 Apr 2016 79,973 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

age cracks on both front tyres

Pass 17 Mar 2015 77,337 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 77,334 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 73,703 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 73,703 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slightly low effort on o/s/r brake

Pass 25 Mar 2013 70,933 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 67,259 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 63,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,470 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 59,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 56,054 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 53,518 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 53,501 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 50,688 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 50,688 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 48,469 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 48,469 miles

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

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

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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P201 PHU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P201 PHU, 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 P201 PHU registered?

P201 PHU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P201 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P201 PHU shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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