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P265 RYL

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,809 mi
Last recorded107,809 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 RYL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 107,809 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 94,393 miles

centre brake light not working

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2013 94,393 miles

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

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

centre brake light not working

exhaust heat sheild loose

offside front tyre close to legal limit advice change

oil leak

spare tyre flat

Pass 19 Nov 2012 81,380 miles

centre brake light not working

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2011 70,713 miles

centre brake light not working

oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2011 70,713 miles

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

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

both front tyres heavly worn on inner edges

centre brake light not working

nearside front tyre on legal limit advice change

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2010 63,601 miles

centre brake light not working

offside front indicator lense missing

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 22 Nov 2010 63,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre brake light not working

nearside and offside wiper blades split

offside front indicator lense missing

offside front tyre getting close to limit inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge poss tracking problem

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Dec 2009 58,221 miles

deep cut to offside front tyre

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Dec 2008 52,453 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 42,305 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 38,265 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 38,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

oil leak

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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P265 RYL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P265 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 P265 RYL registered?

P265 RYL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P265 RYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P265 RYL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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