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P203 LLR

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,172 mi
Last recorded87,172 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 LLR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 87,172 miles

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

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2014 83,646 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 83,646 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 79,073 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 79,073 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 75,663 miles

Coolant leak

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

front wiper blades starting to wear

radiator finns breaking up

Fail 9 Dec 2011 75,663 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

front wiper blades starting to wear

radiator finns breaking up

Pass 8 Dec 2010 71,855 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 68,319 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 61,337 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)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 61,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 56,941 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 51,622 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 4,792 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 4,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P203 LLR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P203 LLR, 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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P203 LLR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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