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P448 TVL

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,158 mi
Last recorded95,158 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 TVL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 95,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 95,158 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 91,624 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 87,319 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 87,319 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 79,241 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 79,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 71,483 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 64,574 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 56,101 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 56,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 50,529 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 50,527 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,439 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 32,131 miles

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

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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P448 TVL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P448 TVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P448 TVL registered?

P448 TVL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 17 October 1996.

Is P448 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P448 TVL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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