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P71 TFU

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,827 mi
Last recorded76,827 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 TFU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 76,827 miles

rear brakes noisey

Fail 13 Oct 2012 76,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brakes noisey

Pass 30 Sep 2011 60,930 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 60,868 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 45,087 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 45,087 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 32,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,298 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 13,015 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 12,294 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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P71 TFU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P71 TFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P71 TFU registered?

P71 TFU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 2 September 1996.

Is P71 TFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P71 TFU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P71 TFU have outstanding finance?

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