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P959 LSX

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,783 mi
Last recorded107,783 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 LSX
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 107,783 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 107,783 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 96,745 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 96,745 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ADVISE MANIFOLD HEATSHEILD RATTLEING

ADVISE N/S/F WING DAMAGED

ADVISE RADIATOR BADLY WORN AND WET

ADVISE bad oil leak possible crankshaft oil seal,sump wet and oil filter

Pass 9 Aug 2006 84,814 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 84,814 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

ADVISE SLIGHT BLOW ON JOIN BETWEEN CENTRE SECTION AND BACK BOX

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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P959 LSX is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P959 LSX, 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 P959 LSX registered?

P959 LSX is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P959 LSX safe to buy?

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