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P245 HWB

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,144 mi
Last recorded59,144 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 HWB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 59,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between cat converter and centre box leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL BUT NOT TO CORDS AT THIS TIME

OSR AND NSR TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING TREAD BUT CAN NOT SEE CORDS AT THIS TIME

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 59,144 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between cat converter and centre box leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL BUT NOT TO CORDS AT THIS TIME

OSR AND NSR TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING TREAD BUT CAN NOT SEE CORDS AT THIS TIME

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 50,112 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 50,109 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 47,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f cv boot cilp loos

Pass 28 Jul 2014 47,760 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f cv boot cilp loos

Pass 1 Jul 2013 44,659 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 43,358 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 40,184 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 40,184 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 38,355 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 35,867 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

n/s/f wiper starting to split

Pass 23 Jul 2008 34,027 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 31,683 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 28,954 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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P245 HWB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P245 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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P245 HWB is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P245 HWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P245 HWB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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