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P263 RYL

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,924 mi
Last recorded71,924 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 RYL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 71,924 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 70,989 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 70,959 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 68,172 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 65,915 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 64,153 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 64,153 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 63,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre on wear bars.

Fail 31 Oct 2015 63,084 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre on wear bars.

Pass 25 Oct 2014 61,384 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 58,085 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 58,085 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 55,969 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,969 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 53,517 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2011 53,517 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2010 51,134 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 51,134 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 48,247 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,168 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 45,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 41,801 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 41,801 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 38,560 miles

Nearside 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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P263 RYL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P263 RYL, 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 P263 RYL registered?

P263 RYL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P263 RYL safe to buy?

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