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P626 OPW

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,632 mi
Last recorded115,632 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP626 OPW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 115,632 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 115,628 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2017 104,864 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 104,864 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 99,497 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 95,401 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 91,051 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 87,384 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 83,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 78,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o s rear tyre perished

Pass 11 May 2010 74,513 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 70,584 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 65,603 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 59,752 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 54,364 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P626 OPW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red 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 P626 OPW, 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 P626 OPW registered?

P626 OPW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P626 OPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P626 OPW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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