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P937 XRU

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,265 mi
Last recorded90,265 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP937 XRU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 90,265 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2011 79,594 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2011 79,594 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2010 70,833 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 70,833 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 64,281 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2009 64,281 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2008 59,200 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 53,960 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 53,960 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 42,586 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 42,586 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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P937 XRU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P937 XRU, 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 P937 XRU registered?

P937 XRU is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P937 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P937 XRU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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