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P203 MBY

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,100 mi
Last recorded40,100 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 MBY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 40,100 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 39,996 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 39,787 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 39,215 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,462 miles

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)

nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre heavily perished/cracked

offside rear tyre perished/cracked to excess

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 38,462 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre heavily perished/cracked

offside rear tyre perished/cracked to excess

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 37,550 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,824 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 35,810 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,112 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 35,112 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,204 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,399 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 32,190 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,176 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 30,103 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 28,751 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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P203 MBY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P203 MBY, 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 P203 MBY registered?

P203 MBY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 21 November 1996.

Is P203 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P203 MBY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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