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P471 RNE

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,979 mi
Last recorded184,979 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 RNE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 184,979 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 184,920 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

no air filter fitted at all

o/s/r discs corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2010 167,161 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 155,539 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 145,489 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 60,137 miles

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

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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P471 RNE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P471 RNE, 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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P471 RNE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is P471 RNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P471 RNE shows 6 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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