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P204 MBY

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,003 mi
Last recorded48,003 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 MBY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2009 48,003 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 48,003 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,719 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 44,719 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 39,984 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 35,308 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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P204 MBY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P204 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 P204 MBY registered?

P204 MBY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 21 November 1996.

Is P204 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P204 MBY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P204 MBY have outstanding finance?

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