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P247 CPY

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

123,849 mi
Last recorded123,849 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 CPY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 123,849 miles

ALL under body corroded , rear coil springs corroded, both sils corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2022 121,033 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 117,255 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear + all under body corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 116,494 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 114,794 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 111,682 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 108,421 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 105,879 miles

n/s/r shocker slight mist of oil and rear inner wing slightly corroded rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2015 105,351 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 104,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 104,065 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 103,509 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 103,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 102,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 101,746 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 100,928 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 99,894 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Sep 2007 98,741 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 97,254 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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P247 CPY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P247 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P247 CPY registered?

P247 CPY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 9 October 1996.

Is P247 CPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P247 CPY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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