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P97 DVN

1996 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,109 mi
Last recorded123,109 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 DVN
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 123,109 miles

corrosion on underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2021 118,046 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 117,918 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 112,733 miles

corrosion on rear chassis

front number plate damaged

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2019 106,933 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre tread 2mm and worn on edges

n/s/r tyre on legal limit and perished

slight leak on exhaust

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Nov 2018 100,643 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 94,914 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 94,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 88,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 80,438 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 69,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 69,982 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 67,968 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 67,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,745 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 66,558 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 65,055 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 63,586 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 61,136 miles

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

advise o/s rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2007 57,222 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 53,303 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 48,832 miles

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

radiator leaking

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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P97 DVN is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P97 DVN, 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 P97 DVN registered?

P97 DVN is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P97 DVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P97 DVN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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