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P209 MBY

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,062 mi
Last recorded102,062 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 MBY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 102,062 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 102,061 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2018 91,620 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 83,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 82,083 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 81,003 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 79,486 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 78,499 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 78,499 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 78,056 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 77,490 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 76,860 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 76,109 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 75,297 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 74,385 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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P209 MBY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P209 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 P209 MBY registered?

P209 MBY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 26 November 1996.

Is P209 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P209 MBY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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