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P527 EEF

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 EEF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2014

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front chassis damaged but does not effect componenets.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 95,271 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 86,894 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 86,892 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 77,893 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 77,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 59,969 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 59,968 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 46,818 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 46,065 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 45,037 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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P527 EEF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P527 EEF, 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 P527 EEF registered?

P527 EEF is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P527 EEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P527 EEF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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