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P431 THS

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,692 mi
Last recorded87,692 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 THS
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 87,692 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 83,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 81,779 miles

001 Front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repain (24% imbalance)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 81,778 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 80,829 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 79,419 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 77,733 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 75,460 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 73,614 miles

nearside front tyre outside edge wear.

offside front tyre inside edge wear.

rear number plate discoloured,but readable.

Pass 27 Sep 2005 71,821 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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P431 THS is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P431 THS, 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 P431 THS registered?

P431 THS is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P431 THS safe to buy?

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