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P523 SDL

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,903 mi
Last recorded66,903 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP523 SDL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 66,903 miles

Offside wiper blade split but clearing screen effectively

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 64,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 62,634 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 60,580 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 58,822 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 58,794 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 57,027 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 54,897 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 52,406 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 49,582 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 46,662 miles

offside front and both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Oct 2008 46,662 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

offside front and both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2007 43,936 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 40,380 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 35,846 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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P523 SDL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 P523 SDL, 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 P523 SDL registered?

P523 SDL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is P523 SDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P523 SDL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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