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P961 FKP

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,535 mi
Last recorded70,535 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP961 FKP
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 70,535 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 70,535 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 67,813 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 67,813 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 63,825 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 60,267 miles

Nearside 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)

all steering and suspension components slighly corroded

front exhaust system slighly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 57,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

One washer jet on N/S and O/S not working

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 57,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

One washer jet on N/S and O/S not working

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 55,006 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 54,693 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 51,835 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

minor damage on the front registration plate

minor movement in both rear wheel bearings

rear wiper blade split

split in the offside front tyre tread

Pass 16 May 2008 48,816 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 48,816 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 May 2007 45,155 miles

Slight play in both rear bearings.

Pass 26 May 2006 40,591 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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P961 FKP is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P961 FKP, 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 P961 FKP registered?

P961 FKP is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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