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P217 LLR

1996 Toyota Starlet

Turquoise Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,368 mi
Last recorded88,368 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 LLR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 88,368 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 87,819 miles

Front Brake hose excessively twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached both (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 73,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 71,682 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 69,464 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 66,739 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 63,321 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 57,028 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 51,596 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 51,596 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 49,945 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 49,945 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 48,365 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 46,549 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 44,097 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 41,670 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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P217 LLR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Turquoise with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P217 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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What year was P217 LLR registered?

P217 LLR is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P217 LLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P217 LLR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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