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P617 UFC

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,377 mi
Last recorded116,377 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP617 UFC
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 116,377 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 116,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 107,152 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 107,152 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 97,655 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 88,634 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 88,634 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 80,937 miles

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)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 80,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 72,103 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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P617 UFC is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P617 UFC, 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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P617 UFC is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 17 September 1996.

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