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P631 FBU

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,344 mi
Last recorded98,344 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP631 FBU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 98,344 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

bind on o/s/f wheel not yet excessive

corrosion in o/s/front to rear brake pipe

Pass 1 Aug 2013 92,583 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brakes slightly out of balance

o/s/f tyre worn on stepped edge [145/13t]

oil leak?

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

Fail 1 Aug 2013 92,582 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brakes slightly out of balance

o/s/f tyre worn on stepped edge [145/13t]

oil leak?

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

Pass 30 Jul 2012 85,136 miles

exhaust started to corrode around rear joint

n/s wiper secured with wire

oil leak?

Pass 3 Aug 2011 77,431 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 69,353 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit [145/13t]

n/s/r tyre started to crack

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

slight blow on exhaust back box

unable to check brake linings through wheels

Pass 29 Jul 2009 62,324 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

possible slight blow on back box?

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Jul 2008 56,448 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 49,769 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight oil leak?

Pass 31 Jul 2006 42,822 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2006 42,822 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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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P631 FBU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P631 FBU, 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

How do I check the history of P631 FBU?

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What year was P631 FBU registered?

P631 FBU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P631 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P631 FBU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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