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P891 GPA

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,575 mi
Last recorded167,575 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP891 GPA
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 167,575 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 161,368 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2009 150,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jun 2009 149,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 136,683 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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P891 GPA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P891 GPA, 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 P891 GPA registered?

P891 GPA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P891 GPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P891 GPA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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