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P228 CNU

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,194 mi
Last recorded61,194 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 CNU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,302cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 61,194 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 61,194 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 57,473 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 57,473 miles

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 53,305 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 53,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 47,986 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 42,319 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 32,801 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 23,917 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 23,861 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 22,818 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 22,682 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 22,608 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 22,545 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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P228 CNU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P228 CNU, 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 P228 CNU registered?

P228 CNU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P228 CNU safe to buy?

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