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P965 KKW

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,030 mi
Last recorded53,030 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP965 KKW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2010 53,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

ns/r tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 16 Jan 2009 49,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 46,624 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 29 Jan 2007 43,054 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 43,054 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 39,014 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 39,014 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P965 KKW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P965 KKW, 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 P965 KKW registered?

P965 KKW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P965 KKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P965 KKW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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