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P396 DNU

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,426 mi
Last recorded109,426 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 DNU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 109,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 104,366 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 100,307 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 100,301 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 96,207 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 91,174 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 85,830 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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P396 DNU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P396 DNU, 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 P396 DNU registered?

P396 DNU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 24 August 1996.

Is P396 DNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P396 DNU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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