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P615 JVV

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

217,264 mi
Last recorded217,264 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP615 JVV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2013 217,264 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 217,264 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 202,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 202,987 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 161,721 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 161,455 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 125,984 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 125,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 102,969 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 102,969 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 97,104 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 92,786 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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P615 JVV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P615 JVV, 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 P615 JVV registered?

P615 JVV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 16 October 1996.

Is P615 JVV safe to buy?

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