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P779 HVV

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,770 mi
Last recorded49,770 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 HVV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 49,770 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 49,330 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 49,330 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 May 2009 48,511 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,404 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 45,925 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 44,249 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 42,672 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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P779 HVV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P779 HVV, 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 P779 HVV registered?

P779 HVV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P779 HVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P779 HVV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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