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P214 APF

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

91,639 mi
Last recorded91,639 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 APF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 91,639 miles

Front vehicle damage

Offside Rear tyre structure cracked

Fail 13 Apr 2016 91,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front vehicle damage

Offside Rear tyre structure cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2015 89,873 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 87,211 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 87,211 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 85,139 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 85,139 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 82,317 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 82,317 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 78,956 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 78,956 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 76,093 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 76,089 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 70,554 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 70,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2007 66,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 66,681 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 63,202 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 63,202 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 60,145 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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P214 APF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P214 APF, 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 P214 APF registered?

P214 APF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 22 October 1996.

Is P214 APF safe to buy?

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