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P520 APC

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,424 mi
Last recorded113,424 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP520 APC
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 113,424 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 102,554 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 96,571 miles

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

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

brakepipes surface rust

exhaust system coroded

n/s/r shocker damp

o/s/f cv boot grease but no hole visible

oil leak

x2 rear chasis legs coroded

Fail 14 Nov 2015 96,571 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

brakepipes surface rust

exhaust system coroded

n/s/r shocker damp

o/s/f cv boot grease but no hole visible

oil leak

x2 rear chasis legs coroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 91,740 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel bearing slighty rough

Fail 2 Nov 2013 89,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel bearing slighty rough when rotated

Pass 2 Nov 2013 89,165 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel bearing slighty rough when rotated

Pass 5 Nov 2012 85,525 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

both front tyres slighty worn inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2012 85,525 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

both front tyres slighty worn inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2011 82,126 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 82,097 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 76,055 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 76,054 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 72,854 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 72,801 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 67,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 67,948 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 62,974 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 62,814 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 57,505 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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P520 APC is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P520 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 P520 APC registered?

P520 APC is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 24 December 1996.

Is P520 APC safe to buy?

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