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P495 GVU

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,890 mi
Last recorded104,890 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 GVU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 104,890 miles

Rear exhaust back box blowing and corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2016 92,363 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 89,031 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 83,597 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 80,306 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 73,623 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 73,544 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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 70,354 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 67,085 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 64,420 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 61,886 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 56,362 miles

exhaust centre section corroded at rear box joint

o/s rear tyre cracking

oil level low

Fail 13 Oct 2007 56,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust centre section corroded at rear box joint

o/s rear tyre cracking

oil level low

Pass 18 Jul 2007 56,104 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 53,811 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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P495 GVU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P495 GVU, 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 P495 GVU registered?

P495 GVU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P495 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P495 GVU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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