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P61 FAV

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,518 mi
Last recorded123,518 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 FAV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 123,518 miles

Both rear and nearside front tyres are perished

Pass 22 Sep 2010 117,919 miles

high level stop lamp not working.

Fail 22 Sep 2010 117,919 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level stop lamp not working.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 115,960 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2008 112,795 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 106,963 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 106,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 103,561 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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P61 FAV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P61 FAV, 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 P61 FAV registered?

P61 FAV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 19 October 1996.

Is P61 FAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P61 FAV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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