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P679 DEG

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,219 mi
Last recorded195,219 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 DEG
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 195,219 miles

brake hose ferrals corroded

brake pipes corroded

nearside rear shock damp with oil will need replacing

offside front outer cv boot poor condition

Fail 10 Sep 2008 195,219 miles

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

brake hose ferrals corroded

brake pipes corroded

nearside rear shock damp with oil will need replacing

offside front outer cv boot poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2007 192,103 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 192,103 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 186,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

radiator in poor condition and starting to weep coolant

Pass 31 Aug 2006 186,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

radiator in poor condition and starting to weep coolant

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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P679 DEG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P679 DEG, 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 P679 DEG registered?

P679 DEG is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 18 August 1996.

Is P679 DEG safe to buy?

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