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P514 APC

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,338 mi
Last recorded65,338 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP514 APC
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 65,338 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 65,336 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill loading point trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 65,325 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides- inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 63,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides- floor to sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 63,372 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides- floor to sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 62,000 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 60,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear stabiliser arm corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 58,522 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 56,675 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 54,623 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 54,617 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 52,738 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 50,838 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 48,606 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 46,441 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall.

Fail 10 Nov 2011 46,405 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 44,035 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 44,034 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 41,507 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 39,073 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 36,866 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 34,611 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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P514 APC is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P514 APC, 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 P514 APC registered?

P514 APC is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 24 December 1996.

Is P514 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P514 APC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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