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P550 ATH

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,838 mi
Last recorded71,838 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 ATH
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 71,838 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 69,317 miles

n/s/f washer jet blocked

Fail 29 Nov 2011 69,317 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f washer jet blocked

Pass 24 Nov 2010 62,976 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 63,818 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 61,280 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 58,938 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 55,775 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 54,735 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 54,735 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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P550 ATH is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P550 ATH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P550 ATH?

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What year was P550 ATH registered?

P550 ATH is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P550 ATH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P550 ATH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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