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P221 AJO

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,797 mi
Last recorded99,797 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 AJO
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 99,797 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 99,579 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 98,057 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 96,179 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 93,855 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 91,043 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 87,781 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 83,969 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 79,944 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 75,640 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 71,370 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 71,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 67,246 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 62,698 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 58,217 miles

o/s front headlight minor damage

Pass 28 Nov 2005 54,284 miles

o/s headlight minor damage

Fail 28 Nov 2005 54,284 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

o/s headlight minor damage

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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P221 AJO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P221 AJO, 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 P221 AJO registered?

P221 AJO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P221 AJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P221 AJO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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