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P391 KDB

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,501 mi
Last recorded83,501 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 KDB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 83,501 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Rear Lower floor and axle corroded

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2016 82,784 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and also perished recommend replace 145/13 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

aux belts worn and perished

Fail 14 Jan 2016 82,784 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and also perished recommend replace 145/13 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

aux belts worn and perished

Pass 6 Jan 2015 81,247 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 79,182 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 79,182 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 77,643 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 76,001 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 76,001 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 74,362 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 72,015 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 72,015 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 69,936 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 69,936 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 66,889 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 61,857 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 61,857 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P391 KDB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P391 KDB, 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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P391 KDB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 November 1996.

Is P391 KDB safe to buy?

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