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P891 SBV

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,616 mi
Last recorded64,616 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP891 SBV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 64,616 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 58,031 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 52,447 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 48,232 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 48,232 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 44,171 miles

both number plates dt/rating

n/s front tyre cracking

Fail 13 Aug 2007 44,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both number plates dt/rating

n/s front tyre cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2006 41,461 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 39,867 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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P891 SBV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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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What year was P891 SBV registered?

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

Is P891 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P891 SBV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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