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P452 TVL

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,264 mi
Last recorded110,264 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP452 TVL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 110,264 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 110,258 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 104,026 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 104,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 97,412 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 97,128 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 97,128 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 94,734 miles

advisory nearside rear tyre worn low on outer shoulder.

Fail 31 Aug 2011 94,731 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advisory nearside rear tyre worn low on outer shoulder.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 94,696 miles

advisory.nearside rear tyre worn bald on shoulders.advise renewal

Fail 12 Feb 2010 94,694 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)

advisory.nearside rear tyre worn bald on shoulders.advise renewal

Pass 11 Feb 2009 97,607 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 67,932 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 67,932 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 45,143 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 37,400 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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P452 TVL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P452 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.

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What year was P452 TVL registered?

P452 TVL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 25 October 1996.

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