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P885 VCN

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,276 mi
Last recorded134,276 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP885 VCN
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 134,276 miles

front no plate deteriorating

light misting to n/s/r shock absorber

n/s/ door mirror insecure

o/s/f cv boot perishing

Pass 27 Jan 2010 129,565 miles

n/s/f outer c.v boot heavily perished

o/s/f outer c.v boot started to perish

slight exhaust leak between middle/rear sections

Pass 27 Jan 2009 123,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust leak rear silencer

lambda on limit

radiator in poor condtion

Pass 25 Jan 2008 115,613 miles

n/s/f outer c.v boot perishing

n/s/f tyre + rear tyres close to limit

n/s/r trailing arm bush split

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 25 Jan 2007 109,025 miles

n/s/r trailing arm bush heavily split

Fail 23 Jan 2007 109,022 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

n/s/r trailing arm bush heavily split

slight exhaust leak between middle/rear sections

Pass 26 Jan 2006 102,552 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded + leaking middle section

o/s/f outer c.v boot heavily perished

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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P885 VCN is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P885 VCN, 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 P885 VCN registered?

P885 VCN is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P885 VCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P885 VCN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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