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P815 SBV

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,187 mi
Last recorded94,187 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 SBV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 94,187 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit and bald on both edges (165/70x13) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 89,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 165/70/13inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 87,749 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 84,904 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 84,402 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 84,402 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 77,872 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 77,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 69,980 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,423 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 62,402 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 55,084 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 51,177 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 46,651 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,512 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,029 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,018 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,609 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 12,608 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 12,233 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,712 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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P815 SBV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P815 SBV, 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 P815 SBV registered?

P815 SBV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 18 September 1996.

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