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P219 APA

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,865 mi
Last recorded125,865 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP219 APA
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 125,865 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 125,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 118,131 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 112,215 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 112,214 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 106,579 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 100,512 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 100,506 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

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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P219 APA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P219 APA, 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 P219 APA registered?

P219 APA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P219 APA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P219 APA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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