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P550 MRE

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,495 mi
Last recorded94,495 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 94,495 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 94,475 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 92,692 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 87,036 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 82,625 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 82,621 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front fog lamp loose

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/rear tyre wearing inner and outer edges

o/s/rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 78,830 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 78,826 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 75,365 miles

front pads low near limit

Fail 22 Aug 2011 75,361 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front pads low near limit

Pass 28 Jul 2010 71,977 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 68,521 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 68,517 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 64,646 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 60,429 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 56,733 miles

offside wiper torn

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 MRE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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