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P234 CPY

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,376 mi
Last recorded43,376 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 CPY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,376 miles

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

Oil leak

front wipers

general condition of suspension is rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2013 43,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 42,599 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 42,167 miles

front brake discs are pitted

Fail 20 Jul 2011 42,167 miles

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

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

front brake discs are pitted

Pass 22 Jul 2010 41,661 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,023 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,497 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 39,702 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 37,985 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 36,382 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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P234 CPY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P234 CPY, 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 P234 CPY registered?

P234 CPY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P234 CPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P234 CPY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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