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P394 KBU

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,842 mi
Last recorded55,842 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP394 KBU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2008 55,842 miles

damage to front cross member

Fail 27 Mar 2008 55,745 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

damage to front cross member

Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,394 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 45,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 38,968 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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P394 KBU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P394 KBU, 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 P394 KBU registered?

P394 KBU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 9 October 1996.

Is P394 KBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P394 KBU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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