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P47 OPV

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,845 mi
Last recorded84,845 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 OPV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 84,845 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 78,756 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 71,124 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 71,103 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 63,090 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 54,212 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 46,637 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 40,251 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 40,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 35,124 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to n/s/r outer sill

Pass 6 Oct 2011 29,381 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 25,581 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 8 Oct 2009 25,501 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,340 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 25,022 miles

front registration plate deteriorating.

slight damage to rear registration plate.

Fail 17 Oct 2007 25,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front registration plate deteriorating.

slight damage to rear registration plate.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 24,370 miles

near side front tyre 2mm.

off side front tyre 2mm.

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 OPV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OPV, 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 OPV registered?

P47 OPV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 21 October 1996.

Is P47 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P47 OPV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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