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P179 SJV

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,288 mi
Last recorded77,288 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 SJV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 77,288 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and suspension all over (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 76,602 miles

initial sound from nearside rear wheel bearing on rotation

Fail 20 Jun 2013 76,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

initial sound from nearside rear wheel bearing on rotation

Pass 15 Jun 2012 74,686 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 74,684 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 72,387 miles

heavy corrosion on rear suspension croossbar

Fail 23 Jun 2011 72,387 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

heavy corrosion on rear suspension croossbar

Pass 22 Jun 2010 70,228 miles

corrosion on rear axle stay bar

Pass 9 Jun 2009 68,524 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 64,315 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 61,686 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 58,653 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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P179 SJV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P179 SJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P179 SJV registered?

P179 SJV is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P179 SJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P179 SJV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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