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P250 APF

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,102 mi
Last recorded104,102 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 APF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 104,102 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 98,524 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both front lower ball joints dust covers deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2017 95,736 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (2.4.A.3)

osf nsf tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2017 95,722 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf nsf tyres worn on inner edge

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 89,869 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 89,840 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 85,260 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 82,219 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 82,219 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 79,155 miles

rear exhasut mounting

Pass 25 Jun 2012 76,777 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 71,651 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 67,011 miles

Offside front coil spring corroded.

Offside front outer door handle broken

Rear exhaust mounting temporarily repaired , has a limited lifespan.

Fail 3 Jun 2010 67,003 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front coil spring corroded.

Offside front outer door handle broken

Rear exhaust mounting temporarily repaired , has a limited lifespan.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 63,549 miles

N/S/F tyre valve perishing.

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

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

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

O/S/F tyre perishing.

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Jun 2009 63,549 miles

N/S/F tyre valve perishing.

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

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

O/S/F tyre perishing.

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Jun 2008 60,425 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 56,523 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 56,523 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Aug 2006 55,251 miles

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 27 Aug 2005 53,779 miles

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)

rad leaking n/s/r tyre side wall perished

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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P250 APF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P250 APF, 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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P250 APF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 22 October 1996.

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