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P516 APC

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,917 mi
Last recorded69,917 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 APC
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 69,917 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 65,787 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 60,925 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 55,412 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 50,360 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 46,260 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 44,516 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 42,262 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 39,051 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 39,051 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 36,264 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 33,678 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 31,034 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 31,034 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 28,607 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 26,283 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 26,283 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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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P516 APC is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P516 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 P516 APC registered?

P516 APC is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 24 December 1996.

Is P516 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P516 APC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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