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P61 YPA

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,961 mi
Last recorded119,961 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 119,961 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 111,366 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 101,237 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 94,105 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 91,609 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 83,311 miles

Offside rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Slight leak of exhaust gasesd from front section of exhaust system.

Fail 7 Jan 2013 83,311 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Slight leak of exhaust gasesd from front section of exhaust system.

Pass 28 Dec 2011 76,285 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 68,429 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 68,396 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 58,856 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 53,631 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 48,507 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 41,856 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 33,678 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 YPA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P61 YPA registered?

P61 YPA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 2 October 1996.

Is P61 YPA safe to buy?

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