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P492 EOL

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,218 mi
Last recorded72,218 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 EOL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 72,218 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 72,218 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 71,366 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 71,366 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2008 67,492 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 63,842 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 61,098 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 61,098 miles

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

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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P492 EOL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue 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 P492 EOL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P492 EOL registered?

P492 EOL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P492 EOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P492 EOL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P492 EOL have outstanding finance?

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