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P485 JKU

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,616 mi
Last recorded122,616 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 JKU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2011 122,616 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f light slightly damage.

oil leak from engine.

Pass 14 Aug 2010 114,499 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front and offside front discs are slightly worn

Pass 22 Aug 2009 104,402 miles

front brake discs corroded

front c.v gaitors perished

nearside front shock absorber weeping oil

rear chassis corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2008 92,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 78,738 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 76,093 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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P485 JKU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P485 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 P485 JKU registered?

P485 JKU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 14 August 1996.

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