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P648 PLY

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,325 mi
Last recorded125,325 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP648 PLY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 125,325 miles

Rear no plate secured by tape

Fail 27 Oct 2016 125,325 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear no plate secured by tape

Pass 27 Oct 2015 111,445 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 111,445 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 103,864 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 103,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 92,452 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 79,706 miles

Bonnet does not feel as though properly secured with the latch

Both front headlamps not particularly bright, beam image remains unaffected

Wipers smearing

Pass 11 Nov 2011 61,506 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 43,290 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 38,734 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 31,542 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 31,542 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 4 Nov 2007 26,925 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 26,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P648 PLY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P648 PLY, 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 P648 PLY registered?

P648 PLY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 10 August 1996.

Is P648 PLY safe to buy?

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