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P509 RRH

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,823 mi
Last recorded90,823 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 RRH
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 90,823 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside headlamp slighly loose

offside front indicator slightly loose

offside front wiper blade starting to split

Fail 1 Dec 2011 90,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside headlamp slighly loose

offside front indicator slightly loose

offside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 21 Jan 2011 80,571 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 65,486 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 65,477 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 59,776 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 59,776 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 55,255 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 49,738 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 45,383 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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P509 RRH is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P509 RRH, 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 P509 RRH registered?

P509 RRH is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P509 RRH safe to buy?

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