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P159 FWP

2008 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

227,129 mi
Last recorded227,129 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Starlet124,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 FWP
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 227,129 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 227,125 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing bottom ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing bottom ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 220,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s rear tyre is wearing unevenly & is close to the limit.

O/s front tyre is worn on the inner edge & will probably expose the cords before the limit markers are reached.

Some play in n/s front wheel bearing.

Fail 31 Jan 2014 220,800 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s rear tyre is wearing unevenly & is close to the limit.

O/s front tyre is worn on the inner edge & will probably expose the cords before the limit markers are reached.

Some play in n/s front wheel bearing.

Pass 8 May 2012 208,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 4 May 2012 207,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 20 May 2011 200,339 miles

Front tyres are wearing unevenly & are getting close to the limit.

N/s headlamp lens is discolouring.

Fail 12 May 2011 200,125 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front tyres are wearing unevenly & are getting close to the limit.

N/s headlamp lens is discolouring.

O/s rear tyre is wearing unevenly & is close to the limit.

Pass 12 May 2010 108,657 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 17,600 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 164,211 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 164,211 miles

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

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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P159 FWP is a 2008 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 124,620 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 P159 FWP, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P159 FWP registered?

P159 FWP is a 2008 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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