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P47 EVN

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,206 mi
Last recorded101,206 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 EVN
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 101,206 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 101,201 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 95,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body undersealed

Pass 26 Jul 2022 81,897 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle covered with underseal underneath

Pass 9 Jul 2021 78,629 miles

ALL underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 13 Jul 2020 75,382 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 69,203 miles

Engine oil sump is corroded

Front & rear suspension components are corroded

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust is corroded

Fuel tank is corroded

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 69,201 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil sump is corroded

Front & rear suspension components are corroded

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust is corroded

Fuel tank is corroded

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 65,456 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust corroded

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 62,875 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 62,874 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 60,587 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 57,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 52,014 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 46,550 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 43,369 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 42,099 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 37,971 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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P47 EVN is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P47 EVN, 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 P47 EVN registered?

P47 EVN is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P47 EVN safe to buy?

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