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P241 MRE

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,716 mi
Last recorded58,716 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 MRE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 58,716 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 58,716 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 56,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear petrol lid does not shut

Offside Rear 2 cuts in side wall of tyre

Fail 8 Nov 2017 56,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear petrol lid does not shut

Offside Rear 2 cuts in side wall of tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2016 48,723 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 46,568 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner sills chassis floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

both rear arches have slight corrosion

osr tyre is perished

Fail 7 Nov 2015 46,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion inner sills chassis floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

both rear arches have slight corrosion

osr tyre is perished

Pass 27 Nov 2014 45,306 miles

front number plate cracked

fuel lid difficuclt to open

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2013 44,508 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 43,297 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 42,666 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2011 41,113 miles

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

both n/s tyres are starting to perish

Pass 5 Dec 2009 40,522 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 39,854 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 37,941 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 36,212 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 34,524 miles

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

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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P241 MRE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P241 MRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P241 MRE registered?

P241 MRE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P241 MRE safe to buy?

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