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P948 FTS

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,400 mi
Last recorded93,400 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP948 FTS
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 93,400 miles

Cannot visually inspect the brake pads on the front axle

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 79,862 miles

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

advice o/s sill damaged

advice slight noise from n/s rear hub bearing

advice wear in n/s and o/s rear axle bushes

Pass 22 Aug 2012 64,472 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,187 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,697 miles

both front brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 24 Aug 2009 49,893 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 48,896 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 48,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 47,895 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 46,703 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 25 Aug 2005 46,132 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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P948 FTS is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P948 FTS, 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 P948 FTS registered?

P948 FTS is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P948 FTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P948 FTS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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