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P246 APC

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,552 mi
Last recorded123,552 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 APC
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 123,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 110,797 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 110,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 105,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 105,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 101,066 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slight wall deterioration

offside wiper blade overshooting A post

radiator badly deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2007 94,810 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 89,179 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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P246 APC 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 75%.

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 P246 APC, 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 P246 APC registered?

P246 APC is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 17 September 1996.

Is P246 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P246 APC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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