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P862 KVW

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,574 mi
Last recorded54,574 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 KVW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2013 54,574 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,310 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front cv gaiter perished

Pass 31 Mar 2011 53,392 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 51,340 miles

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

rear number plate faded

Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,002 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 46,834 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 44,416 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 40,805 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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P862 KVW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P862 KVW, 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 P862 KVW registered?

P862 KVW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P862 KVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P862 KVW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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