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P638 DUD

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,926 mi
Last recorded112,926 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP638 DUD
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 112,926 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 111,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 107,061 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 103,967 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 101,467 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 98,951 miles

OSR tyre perished

Fail 18 Aug 2014 98,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

OSR tyre perished

Pass 23 Aug 2013 96,520 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 96,520 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 93,711 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 90,793 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 87,594 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 87,594 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 84,897 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 81,312 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 77,246 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 72,973 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 69,069 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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P638 DUD is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P638 DUD, 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 P638 DUD registered?

P638 DUD is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P638 DUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P638 DUD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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