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P133 TWX

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,397 mi
Last recorded75,397 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 TWX
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 75,397 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 75,288 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine oil level very low

Pass 7 Mar 2014 70,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f fog light broken

Fail 7 Mar 2014 70,501 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f fog light broken

Fail 11 Mar 2013 66,148 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 66,148 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 62,384 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 62,384 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 57,998 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 57,998 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 56,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 55,058 miles

fuel tank shield corroded pass and advise

Fail 12 Mar 2009 55,058 miles

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

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

fuel tank shield corroded pass and advise

Pass 31 Mar 2008 52,782 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 50,083 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 48,837 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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P133 TWX is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P133 TWX, 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 P133 TWX registered?

P133 TWX is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P133 TWX safe to buy?

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