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P285 KLG

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,227 mi
Last recorded93,227 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 KLG
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 93,227 miles

front lower suspension arms rusty

fuel filler pipe rusting

light rust on rear chassis

rear shockabsorbers rusty

Fail 29 Oct 2019 93,227 miles

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

front lower suspension arms rusty

fuel filler pipe rusting

light rust on rear chassis

rear shockabsorbers rusty

Fail 29 Oct 2019 93,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front lower suspension arms rusty

fuel filler pipe rusting

light rust on rear chassis

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge plus wall damage

rear shockabsorbers rusty

Fail 17 Oct 2019 93,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

power steering reservoir cap missing

Pass 19 Oct 2018 95,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 145T13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 91,997 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 91,351 miles

fuel filler neck excessively corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 89,898 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 88,466 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 87,817 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 87,342 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 86,329 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 85,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre is perishing

Pass 12 Oct 2009 84,549 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 83,657 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 82,664 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 82,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 81,773 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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P285 KLG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P285 KLG, 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 P285 KLG registered?

P285 KLG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P285 KLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P285 KLG shows 18 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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