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P880 SBV

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,506 mi
Last recorded50,506 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP880 SBV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 50,506 miles

Long handbrake travel

Fail 3 Jul 2017 50,506 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Long handbrake travel

Pass 20 Jul 2016 48,844 miles

Centre Stoplight not working

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting to crack (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 48,844 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Stoplight not working

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting to crack (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 46,050 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 42,797 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 2 Jul 2014 42,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front brakes binding slightly

O/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2013 39,537 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2013 39,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2012 35,596 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 35,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 34,029 miles

Surface cracks in n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2010 33,301 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 32,928 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f brake draging slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2008 32,290 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 31,195 miles

no reverse lamp

Pass 11 Jul 2006 29,374 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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P880 SBV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue 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 P880 SBV, 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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P880 SBV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P880 SBV safe to buy?

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