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P868 DFL

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,338 mi
Last recorded88,338 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP868 DFL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 88,338 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 88,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 87,800 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 87,440 miles

small chip on ewindscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2019 86,247 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Jun 2018 84,206 miles

windscreen small chips

Pass 20 Jun 2017 81,140 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly worn

Nearside wiper linkage worn

Pass 23 Jun 2016 75,501 miles

nearside wiper linkage worn

Fail 23 Jun 2016 75,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside wiper linkage worn

Pass 23 Jun 2015 72,621 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 69,025 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,378 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 63,644 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 63,644 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 59,770 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 54,374 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 48,259 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,101 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 30,585 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,101 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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P868 DFL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P868 DFL, 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 P868 DFL registered?

P868 DFL is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P868 DFL safe to buy?

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