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P230 LWA

1996 Toyota Starlet

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

30,621 mi
Last recorded30,621 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 LWA
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 30,621 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 30,621 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 30,392 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 29,984 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 29,984 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 29,615 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 29,181 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 29,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 27,615 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 26,674 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 26,672 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 25,220 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 25,220 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 23,866 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 22,572 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 22,572 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 21,019 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 19,644 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 17,188 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 17,188 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LWA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LWA, 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 P230 LWA registered?

P230 LWA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P230 LWA safe to buy?

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