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P598 MSE

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,100 mi
Last recorded26,100 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP598 MSE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 26,100 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 25,755 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 25,488 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 25,484 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 25,192 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 24,714 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 23,895 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 23,895 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,107 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 22,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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P598 MSE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P598 MSE, 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 P598 MSE registered?

P598 MSE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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