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P230 HWB

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,064 mi
Last recorded105,064 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 HWB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 105,064 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 233,807 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 219,103 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 213,615 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 213,615 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 191,457 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jan 2006 19,403 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P230 HWB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P230 HWB, 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 P230 HWB registered?

P230 HWB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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