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P218 ASO

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,041 mi
Last recorded66,041 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 ASO
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 66,041 miles

both rear main brake pipes corroded near flexi pipes

damage to offside rear and bumper

drivers seat belt stock slightly sticky

front brakes slightly tight

front pipe very corroded

fuel pipes at tank corroded

fuel tank corroded

nearside rear and offside front wheel trim missing

offside handbrake cable outer adrift at drum

offside rear wheel trim loose

rear number plate starting to perish

slight corrosion on front brakes

slight cracking on cv boots

slight leak from tail pipe joint

tyre size 165/70/13t

Pass 22 Aug 2008 60,196 miles

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

cracking on rear tyres

cut in nearside rear tyre

front pipe and tail pipe corroded

vibration through car

Fail 22 Aug 2008 60,196 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

cracking on rear tyres

cut in nearside rear tyre

front pipe and tail pipe corroded

vibration through car

Pass 27 Jul 2007 56,097 miles

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r tyre tread depths low and tyres cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2006 55,560 miles

both rear tyres beging to crack

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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P218 ASO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P218 ASO, 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 P218 ASO registered?

P218 ASO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P218 ASO safe to buy?

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