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P454 TVL

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,775 mi
Last recorded89,775 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP454 TVL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 May 2013 89,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipe to o/s rear cylinder corroding

Pass 17 Apr 2012 84,400 miles

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

brake pipe to o/s rear cylinder corroding

brake pipe to o/s rear flexy corroding

Fail 12 Apr 2012 84,400 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake pipe to o/s rear cylinder corroding

brake pipe to o/s rear flexy corroding

unable to check o/s rear wheel bearing - brake binding

Pass 21 Apr 2011 80,470 miles

brake pipe to o/s rear cylinder corroding

brake pipe to o/s rear flexy corroding

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Aug 2010 78,008 miles

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

rear anti roll bar corroded and thin

third brake light on boot inop

Pass 14 Apr 2010 76,490 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 72,045 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 68,605 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 65,543 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 60,580 miles

all four tyres wearing close to limit

both rear tyres slight perishing to outer sidewalls

exhaust middle section slight corrosion - no leaks present

Pass 25 Apr 2006 60,580 miles

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

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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P454 TVL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P454 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 P454 TVL registered?

P454 TVL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 11 October 1996.

Is P454 TVL safe to buy?

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