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P401 LEV

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

125,471 mi
Last recorded125,471 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 LEV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 125,471 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 125,471 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 124,760 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 124,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 123,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 123,579 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 121,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 121,480 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 118,800 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 118,800 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 117,039 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 117,039 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 115,235 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 115,235 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 113,232 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 113,232 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 101,141 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 110,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres are wearing slightly on inner edges

radiator is in very poor condition-most fins have dissappeared

Pass 6 Jul 2009 106,943 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 103,459 miles

radiator worn

spare tyre flat

Fail 7 Jul 2008 103,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

radiator worn

spare tyre flat

Pass 2 Jul 2007 98,743 miles

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

n/s/f mirror missing

Pass 3 Jul 2006 93,547 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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P401 LEV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 P401 LEV, 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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P401 LEV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 12 October 1996.

Is P401 LEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P401 LEV shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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