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P649 MRE

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,374 mi
Last recorded30,374 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP649 MRE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2020 30,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 29,629 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside headlight loose

Pass 25 Aug 2017 29,010 miles

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside headlight loose

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Nov 2016 28,227 miles

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside headlight loose

Pass 3 Dec 2015 27,135 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 26,443 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 26,410 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 26,280 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 25,933 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 24,631 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 23,552 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 18,669 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 14,301 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 12,599 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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P649 MRE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P649 MRE, 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 P649 MRE registered?

P649 MRE is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is P649 MRE safe to buy?

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