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P97 RHM

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,109 mi
Last recorded81,109 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 RHM
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 81,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 73,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 73,888 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 59,996 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2011 46,786 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 46,318 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 33,100 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 33,100 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 17,511 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 12,649 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 12,427 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 12,176 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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P97 RHM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RHM, 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 RHM registered?

P97 RHM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P97 RHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P97 RHM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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