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P655 BEC

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,394 mi
Last recorded38,394 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP655 BEC
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 38,394 miles

all tyres starting to crack

Fail 3 Jul 2017 38,394 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 37,696 miles

All tyres starting to crack

Exhaust heat shield lose

Exhaust poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2015 36,191 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 35,103 miles

o/s/f indicater protruding slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2013 34,229 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 34,228 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 33,693 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 32,983 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2010 32,648 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 31,897 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 30,217 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 28,477 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 26,315 miles

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

Offside 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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P655 BEC is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P655 BEC, 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 P655 BEC registered?

P655 BEC is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P655 BEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P655 BEC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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