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P451 FKO

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,746 mi
Last recorded117,746 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 FKO
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 117,746 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 117,723 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 117,693 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 108,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s washer jet partially blocked - sufficient liquid reaching windscreen

Fail 18 Nov 2016 108,245 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s washer jet partially blocked - sufficient liquid reaching windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2015 95,977 miles

clutch slipping

Pass 19 Nov 2014 84,968 miles

both front tyre inner edges getting low

front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2014 84,968 miles

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

both front tyre inner edges getting low

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2013 77,318 miles

front and rear number plates

Pass 17 Oct 2012 69,915 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2012 69,915 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2011 62,415 miles

front and rear number plates

Pass 28 Aug 2010 54,665 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 46,102 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,284 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres low and cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2007 33,389 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 32,456 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2005 30,339 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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P451 FKO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P451 FKO, 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 P451 FKO registered?

P451 FKO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 16 September 1996.

Is P451 FKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P451 FKO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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