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P117 WFW

1997 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,994 mi
Last recorded133,994 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 WFW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 133,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside mirror insecure.

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 122,224 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 120,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 105,570 miles

exhaust slightly blowing

Pass 9 Dec 2010 95,674 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake disc corroded on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2009 94,419 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

radiator in poor condition

Fail 26 Nov 2009 94,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

radiator in poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2008 91,960 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 85,822 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 80,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 72,204 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 72,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P117 WFW is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 73,648 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 P117 WFW, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P117 WFW registered?

P117 WFW is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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