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P268 APF

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,607 mi
Last recorded86,607 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 APF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 86,607 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 60,313 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 60,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 54,535 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

O/S/R Tyre Perished Outside Wall

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 54,535 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S/R Tyre Perished Outside Wall

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 48,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 45,045 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 40,634 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 36,570 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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P268 APF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P268 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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What year was P268 APF registered?

P268 APF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 17 October 1996.

Is P268 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P268 APF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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