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P502 FTS

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,063 mi
Last recorded37,063 miles
Recorded on19 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 FTS
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2008 37,063 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 19 May 2008 37,063 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,616 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 28,405 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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P502 FTS is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P502 FTS, 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 P502 FTS registered?

P502 FTS is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P502 FTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P502 FTS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P502 FTS have outstanding finance?

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