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P462 JDT

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,464 mi
Last recorded53,464 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 JDT
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 53,464 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 51,673 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 51,673 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 50,623 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 49,263 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 49,263 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 46,769 miles

Corrosion on inner face of o/s front brake disc-not affecting efficiency but may need replacing soon

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 44,330 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 41,214 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 35,487 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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P462 JDT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P462 JDT, 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 P462 JDT registered?

P462 JDT is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P462 JDT safe to buy?

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