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P817 JKO

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,983 mi
Last recorded95,983 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP817 JKO
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 95,983 miles

Offside front brake discs scored.

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre sidewalls perrished.

Slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 30 Dec 2011 95,759 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake discs scored.

Offside rear tyre sidewalls perrished.

Slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jan 2011 89,214 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 81,762 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)

windscreen

Fail 26 Sep 2009 81,762 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2008 74,141 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 67,977 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2006 56,748 miles

battery

both front tyres insecure

petrol cap

Pass 3 Oct 2005 44,333 miles

handbrake travel

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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P817 JKO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P817 JKO, 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 P817 JKO registered?

P817 JKO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is P817 JKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P817 JKO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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