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P870 KVW

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,841 mi
Last recorded51,841 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 KVW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 51,841 miles

nsf tyre wearing low on tread, surface corrosion on floor and front brake discs

Pass 18 Nov 2015 51,120 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 50,267 miles

Offside front tyre cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2013 48,974 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 47,247 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 45,242 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 42,949 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,751 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 40,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 37,952 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres walls perrished

Pass 15 Nov 2007 34,824 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 31,716 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 28,953 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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P870 KVW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P870 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.

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What year was P870 KVW registered?

P870 KVW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 29 October 1996.

Is P870 KVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P870 KVW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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