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P319 YPA

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,808 mi
Last recorded109,808 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP319 YPA
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 109,808 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 109,733 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 103,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 103,241 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 94,354 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 87,252 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 87,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2008 83,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 77,002 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 4 Jul 2007 77,002 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 31 Aug 2006 69,729 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 62,886 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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P319 YPA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P319 YPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P319 YPA registered?

P319 YPA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is P319 YPA safe to buy?

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