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P477 JKU

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,782 mi
Last recorded139,782 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 JKU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2010 139,782 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2009 131,764 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2008 124,982 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2008 124,982 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2007 116,443 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2006 109,984 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 102,325 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 102,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P477 JKU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P477 JKU, 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 P477 JKU registered?

P477 JKU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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