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P87 KET

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,181 mi
Last recorded104,181 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 KET
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 104,181 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 104,180 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 100,011 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel slightly tight to turn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2015 100,011 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel slightly tight to turn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 91,051 miles

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2013 83,135 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 23 Nov 2013 83,135 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2012 74,940 miles

rear silencer starting to leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 74,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack/split

Pass 6 Oct 2010 73,967 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 73,967 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 72,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 70,053 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 67,707 miles

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

n/s/r wheelbearing slightly noisey.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 64,611 miles

all tyres showing age crackes

Fail 10 Oct 2006 64,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres showing age crackes

all wiper blades starting to split

Pass 4 Oct 2005 60,905 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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P87 KET is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P87 KET, 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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P87 KET is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 16 October 1996.

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