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P912 RBV

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,832 mi
Last recorded51,832 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP912 RBV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 51,832 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 51,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 49,628 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 49,628 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 47,056 miles

corrosion to front discs

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2014 44,451 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 44,451 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perished in sidewalls

Pass 17 Sep 2013 42,853 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 42,853 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,477 miles

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

corrosion to vehicle

slight blow at centre section

Pass 14 Sep 2011 39,766 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 39,766 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 37,345 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,832 miles

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,248 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 32,248 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 29,724 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 26,841 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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P912 RBV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P912 RBV, 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 P912 RBV registered?

P912 RBV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P912 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P912 RBV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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